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In this module we will explore a selection of literary works in different languages that illustrate the tradition and dynamic development of short-form fiction...

Re-imagining the Self: Reading Chinese Short Fiction (LITC0007)

In this module we will explore a selection of literary works in different languages that illustrate the tradition and dynamic development of short-form fiction in the twentieth century. The module will explore modern and contemporary stories that engage with changing social, political, economic, and cultural landscapes, with a particular focus on narratives that explore identity and the construction of the self. The module will explore themes and topics that include: the crisis of modernity; identity and nation;  the city and the self; home; and writing identity across borders. 

Teaching delivery

The course will NOT focus exclusively on Chinese literature. Instead, a range of primary texts from different national and cultural contexts will be read. Weekly two-hour sessions will combine lectures, seminars, and group discussions. Each weekly session will include introductions to texts, authors, and historical context, as well as the close reading of one primary text each week.

By the end of the module you should be able to:


	engage critically with the works introduced in the module 
	

	consider the relationship between writers and works covered in the module and their contexts 
	

	demonstrate critical awareness of twentieth-century short fiction 
	

	explore and analyse texts in relation to themes of self and identity 
	

	explore intersections between self-construction and identity in short fiction, and consider cross-cultural comparative contexts
	
There is no language requirement for this module. Primary texts in languages other than English will also be provided in English translation. All texts may be read in the original language or in English translation, depending on individual ability and preference.