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STUDY PROGRAMME
Majoring in Comparative Literature
Requirements for students entering the university in September 2009 or before
Requirements for students entering the university in September 2010 or after
The Comparative Literature Programme consists of seven types of courses which are taught using various learning modes. All of the courses are 6-credit courses. A total of 150 hours of student learning activity is the norm for a 6-credit course that includes contact hours and other forms of student learning activity. The contact hours and output requirements for different groups of courses vary according to the types of learning modes employed. All of the courses are assessed with 100% continuous assessment. The seven categories of Comparative Literature course are summarized as follows:
Courses offered in 2011-2012
Introductory Courses
(6 credits) |
First-year introductory courses emphasize the learning of introductory concepts and text analysis skills as a general introduction to the discipline. |
CLIT1008
CLIT1010 |
Foundational Courses
(6 credits) |
Second-year courses emphasize the learning of critical perspectives, foundational concepts, and text analysis skills as a concentrated introduction to the discipline. |
CLIT2001
CLIT2094 |
Survey Courses
(6 credits) |
These courses emphasize the learning of cultural theories, critical thinking, and refined analysis skills performed on a range of literary and cultural texts in comparative contexts. |
CLIT2007
CLIT2025
CLIT2045
CLIT2050
CLIT2065
CLIT2066
CLIT2074
CLIT2075
CLIT2089
CLIT2090
CLIT2093
CLIT2096 |
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Advanced Topical Courses
(6 credits) |
These are capstone courses with the focus on theoretical and topical issues in comparative contexts. Teaching combines lectures and seminars with heavy emphasis on reading, discussion, and writing. The topical courses require students to have a final year Comparative Literature departmental major status or lecturer's approval. |
CLIT2008
CLIT2061
CLIT2069
CLIT2087
CLIT2088 |
Seminar Courses
(6 credits) |
These are capstone courses, with the focus on theoretical issues, methodological approaches, debates, and application of concepts in comparative contexts. Teaching combines lectures and seminars with heavy emphasis on reading, discussion, and writing. The seminar courses require students to have a final year Comparative Literature departmental major status, and normally a major GPA of 2.9 or above. Non-majors or second-year students who are interested in our courses may also be admitted with the lecturer's approval. |
CLIT3021 |
Research Course
(6 credits) |
This course aims at providing well-prepared Comparative Literature majors in the final year an opportunity to pursue a research topic under the supervision of a teacher. Students will undertake independent research and writing. Assessment is through a single research essay of approximately 7,000 words. The research course requires students to have a final year Comparative Literature departmental major status, and a major GPA of 3.25 or above, and lecturer's approval upon the receipt of a research proposal of approximately 1,000 words and a working bibliography. Interested students should get in touch with the Chairperson or the UG Coordinator of the department for advice. |
CLIT3020 |
Internship Course
(6 credits) |
This course aims at placing final year comparative Literature majors in working environments where they will be able to apply their cultural knowledge and their skills in writing and analysis. The course may be taken one-time only for credit. |
CLIT3019 |
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