Course List and Course Description
Required Courses
CHLL6011 Seminar 3 Units
Presentation of research projects in class. Students should consult their supervisors on the subject matter of their research projects and prepare written reports for oral presentations and discussions in class.
CHLL8100 M.Phil. Thesis Tutorial 3 Units
Regular meetings with supervisor to discuss progress of thesis research and writing, and to work on problems that arise from research.
Elective Courses
Chinese Linguistics
CHLL6111 Chinese Paleography I 3 Units
Special emphasis on the use and analysis of paleographic materials. Topics vary according to students’ research interests and focuses.
CHLL6121 Chinese Paleography II 3 Units
Special emphasis on the use and analysis of paleographic materials. Topics vary according to students’ research interests and focuses.
CHLL6131 Selected Works on Chinese Language I 3 Units
Study of major works in Chinese linguistics and etymology, with special emphasis on their theoretical significance and influence in the field. Topics vary according to students’ research focuses.
CHLL6141 Selected Works on Chinese Language II 3 Units
Study of major works in Chinese linguistics and etymology, with special emphasis on their theoretical significance and influence in the field. Topics vary according to students’ research focuses.
CHLL6151 Special Topics in Chinese Linguistics I 3 Units
Special emphasis on the use and analysis of paleographic materials. Topics vary according to students’ research interests and focuses.
CHLL6161 Special Topics in Chinese Linguistics II 3 Units
Special emphasis on the use and analysis of paleographic materials. Topics vary according to students’ research interests and focuses.
Chinese Classical Works
CHLL6211 Selected Works of the Classics (Jing) I 3 Units
Critical study of Confucian classics. Topics focus on composition, transmission, authenticity, contents, commentaries, meaning, value and influence. Students are required to conduct research on a chosen topic under supervision.
CHLL6221 Selected Works of the Classics (Jing) II 3 Units
Critical study of Confucian classics. Topics focus on composition, transmission, authenticity, contents, commentaries, meaning, value and influence. Students are required to conduct research on a chosen topic under supervision.
CHLL6231 Selected Works of the Philosophers (Zi) I 3 Units
Critical study of works selected from pre-Qin philosophical writings. Topics focus on composition, transmission, authenticity, commentaries, and thoughts. Students are required to conduct research on a chosen topic under guidance.
CHLL6241 Selected Works of the Philosophers (Zi) II 3 Units
Critical study of works selected from pre-Qin philosophical writings. Topics focus on composition, transmission, authenticity, commentaries, and thoughts. Students are required to conduct research on a chosen topic under guidance.
CHLL6251 Special Topics in Classical Chinese Texts I 3 Units
Critical study of topics that pertain to compilation, transcription, transmission, commentaries, and annotations of ancient Chinese texts. Students are required to conduct research on a chosen topic under guidance.
CHLL6261 Special Topics in Classical Chinese Texts II 3 Units
Critical study of topics that pertain to compilation, transcription, transmission, commentaries, and annotations of ancient Chinese texts. Students are required to conduct research on a chosen topic under guidance.
Classical Chinese Literature
CHLL6311 Special Topics in Classical Chinese Prose I 3 Units
Critical study of classical Chinese prose, with emphasis on particular authors, works or schools.
CHLL6321 Special Topics in Classical Chinese Prose II 3 Units
Critical study of classical Chinese prose, with emphasis on particular authors, works or schools.
CHLL6331 Special Topics in Classical Chinese Poetry I 3 Units
Critical study of classical Chinese poetry, with emphasis on particular authors, works or schools.
CHLL6341 Special Topics in Classical Chinese Poetry II 3 Units
Critical study of classical Chinese poetry, with emphasis on particular authors, works or schools.
CHLL6351 Special Topics in Pre-Modern Chinese Fiction and Drama I 3 Units
Critical study of classical Chinese drama and fiction, with emphasis on particular authors, works, or schools.
CHLL6361 Special Topics in Pre-Modern Chinese Fiction and Drama II 3 Units
Critical study of classical Chinese drama and fiction, with emphasis on particular authors, works, or schools.
CHLL6371 Special Topics in Classical Chinese Literature I 3 Units
Critical study of special topics in classical Chinese literature, with emphasis on particular authors, works or schools.
CHLL6381 Special Topics in Classical Chinese Literature II 3 Units
Critical study of special topics in classical Chinese literature, with emphasis on particular authors, works or schools.
Modern Chinese Literature
CHLL6411 Special Topics in Modern Literary Genres I 3 Units
Critical study of genres in modern Chinese literature, including fiction, poetry, drama, prose and miscellaneous writings. To help students further develop their independent research skills, focus will be placed on use of research materials and methodologies.
CHLL6421 Special Topics in Modern Literary Genres II 3 Units
Critical study of genres in modern Chinese literature, including fiction, poetry, drama, prose and miscellaneous writings. To help students further develop their independent research skills, focus will be placed on use of research materials and methodologies.
CHLL6431 Special Topics in Modern Chinese Writers I 3 Units
Critical study of selected authors in modern Chinese literature. To help students further develop their independent research skills, focus will be placed on use of research materials and methodologies.
CHLL6441 Special Topics in Modern Chinese Writers II 3 Units
Critical study of selected authors in modern Chinese literature. To help students further develop their independent research skills, focus will be placed on use of research materials and methodologies.
CHLL6451 Special Topics in Modern Chinese Literature I 3 Units
Critical study of issues, other than genres and authors, in modern Chinese literature. Topics may focus on research methodologies, literary thoughts, literary schools, regional literature, comparative literature, etc.
CHLL6461 Special Topics in Modern Chinese Literature II 3 Units
Critical study of issues, other than genres and authors, in modern Chinese literature. Topics may focus on research methodologies, literary thoughts, literary schools, regional literature, comparative literature, etc.
必修科
CHLL6011 3 Units
Seminar
Presentation of research projects in class. Students should consult their supervisors on the subject matter of their research projects and prepare written reports for oral presentations and discussions in class.
CHLL8100 3 Units
M.Phil. Thesis Tutorial
Regular meetings with supervisor to discuss progress of thesis research and writing, and to work on problems that arise from research.
選修科
Chinese Linguistics
CHLL6111 3 Units
Chinese Paleography I
Special emphasis on the use and analysis of paleographic materials. Topics vary according to students’ research interests and focuses.
CHLL6121 3 Units
Chinese Paleography II
Special emphasis on the use and analysis of paleographic materials. Topics vary according to students’ research interests and focuses.
CHLL6131 3 Units
Selected Works on Chinese Language I
Study of major works in Chinese linguistics and etymology, with special emphasis on their theoretical significance and influence in the field. Topics vary according to students’ research focuses.
CHLL6141 3 Units
Selected Works on Chinese Language II
Study of major works in Chinese linguistics and etymology, with special emphasis on their theoretical significance and influence in the field. Topics vary according to students’ research focuses.
CHLL6151 3 Units
Special Topics in Chinese Linguistics I
Special emphasis on the use and analysis of paleographic materials. Topics vary according to students’ research interests and focuses.
CHLL6161 3 Units
Special Topics in Chinese Linguistics II
Special emphasis on the use and analysis of paleographic materials. Topics vary according to students’ research interests and focuses.
Chinese Classical Works
CHLL6211 3 Units
Selected Works of the Classics (Jing) I
Critical study of Confucian classics. Topics focus on composition, transmission, authenticity, contents, commentaries, meaning, value and influence. Students are required to conduct research on a chosen topic under supervision.
CHLL6221 3 Units
Selected Works of the Classics (Jing) II
Critical study of Confucian classics. Topics focus on composition, transmission, authenticity, contents, commentaries, meaning, value and influence. Students are required to conduct research on a chosen topic under supervision.
CHLL6231 3 Units
Selected Works of the Philosophers (Zi) I
Critical study of works selected from pre-Qin philosophical writings. Topics focus on composition, transmission, authenticity, commentaries, and thoughts. Students are required to conduct research on a chosen topic under guidance.
CHLL6241 3 Units
Selected Works of the Philosophers (Zi) II
Critical study of works selected from pre-Qin philosophical writings. Topics focus on composition, transmission, authenticity, commentaries, and thoughts. Students are required to conduct research on a chosen topic under guidance.
CHLL6251 3 Units
Special Topics in Classical Chinese Texts I
Critical study of topics that pertain to compilation, transcription, transmission, commentaries, and annotations of ancient Chinese texts. Students are required to conduct research on a chosen topic under guidance.
CHLL6261 3 Units
Special Topics in Classical Chinese Texts II
Critical study of topics that pertain to compilation, transcription, transmission, commentaries, and annotations of ancient Chinese texts. Students are required to conduct research on a chosen topic under guidance.
Classical Chinese Literature
CHLL6311 3 Units
Special Topics in Classical Chinese Prose I
Critical study of classical Chinese prose, with emphasis on particular authors, works or schools.
CHLL6321 3 Units
Special Topics in Classical Chinese Prose II
Critical study of classical Chinese prose, with emphasis on particular authors, works or schools.
CHLL6331 3 Units
Special Topics in Classical Chinese Poetry I
Critical study of classical Chinese poetry, with emphasis on particular authors, works or schools.
CHLL6341 3 Units
Special Topics in Classical Chinese Poetry II
Critical study of classical Chinese poetry, with emphasis on particular authors, works or schools.
CHLL6351 3 Units
Special Topics in Pre-Modern Chinese Fiction and Drama I
Critical study of classical Chinese drama and fiction, with emphasis on particular authors, works, or schools.
CHLL6361 3 Units
Special Topics in Pre-Modern Chinese Fiction and Drama II
Critical study of classical Chinese drama and fiction, with emphasis on particular authors, works, or schools.
CHLL6371 3 Units
Special Topics in Classical Chinese Literature I
Critical study of special topics in classical Chinese literature, with emphasis on particular authors, works or schools.
CHLL6381 3 Units
Special Topics in Classical Chinese Literature II
Critical study of special topics in classical Chinese literature, with emphasis on particular authors, works or schools.
Modern Chinese Literature
CHLL6411 3 Units
Special Topics in Modern Literary Genres I
Critical study of genres in modern Chinese literature, including fiction, poetry, drama, prose and miscellaneous writings. To help students further develop their independent research skills, focus will be placed on use of research materials and methodologies.
CHLL6421 3 Units
Special Topics in Modern Literary Genres II
Critical study of genres in modern Chinese literature, including fiction, poetry, drama, prose and miscellaneous writings. To help students further develop their independent research skills, focus will be placed on use of research materials and methodologies.
CHLL6431 3 Units
Special Topics in Modern Chinese Writers I
Critical study of selected authors in modern Chinese literature. To help students further develop their independent research skills, focus will be placed on use of research materials and methodologies.
CHLL6441 3 Units
Special Topics in Modern Chinese Writers II
Critical study of selected authors in modern Chinese literature. To help students further develop their independent research skills, focus will be placed on use of research materials and methodologies.
CHLL6451 3 Units
Special Topics in Modern Chinese Literature I
Critical study of issues, other than genres and authors, in modern Chinese literature. Topics may focus on research methodologies, literary thoughts, literary schools, regional literature, comparative literature, etc.
CHLL6461 3 Units
Special Topics in Modern Chinese Literature II
Critical study of issues, other than genres and authors, in modern Chinese literature. Topics may focus on research methodologies, literary thoughts, literary schools, regional literature, comparative literature, etc.
Study Scheme

(I) Required Courses

To attend CHLL6011 during first year of attendance.

To take CHLL6011 during second year of attendance.

(II) Elective Courses

Students have to take at least three courses (at least 9 units) endorsed by the Division.

(III) Thesis monitoring course to be taken each term until graduation: CHLL8100

At least 12 units (for full-time)

At least 18 units (for part-time)