Modern Chinese Literature of Singapore (新加坡现代华文文学)

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Modern Chinese Literature of Singapore (新加坡现代华文文学) (CHS303)

Synopsis

CHS303 introduces students to the 100-year history of Chinese literature in Singapore from 1919 to 2019, providing a general overview and important works of writers, covering literary trends, literary movements and literary creation. Students will have a deeper understanding of the development of Chinese literature in Singapore. They will also be able to examine and appreciate the works of important writers in various periods from the perspective of history and aesthetics. We will also evaluate the ideological and artistic characteristics of important works.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JAN

Topics

Diaspora literature and Chinese Writers in Singapore 侨民文艺与中国南来作家
Localization of Literature 文学本土化
Left-wing Literary Movement 新华左翼文学运动
Influence of Left-wing Literary Movement on Singapore Chinese Literature 新华左翼文学运动对新华文学的影响
Anti-Japanese literature 抗战文学
Anti-war literature 反战文学
Realism Poetry 现实主义诗歌
Modernism Poetry 现代主义诗歌
Patriotic Literature 爱国文学
Nation building Literature 建国文学
(Scar) Literature of the wounded 新华伤痕文学
Ecology writing, city and island writing 生态书写、城市与岛屿书写

Learning Outcome

检视新加坡现代华文文学的文学现象
辨析新加坡现代华文文学各种文学思潮和流派的历史意义
说明新加坡现代华文文学的文学特色和风格的形成过程
分析新加坡现代华文文学的发展特点
评价部分作家的文学作品及其在文学史上的地位
运用所学知识评价所选作品的思想和艺术特点