Course: Chinese Literature and Film

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Course title Chinese Literature and Film
Course code ASH/WXD
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Hladíková Kamila, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Echoes of the May Fourth movement: Lao She, Chaguan, Ba Jin, Jia; 2. Socialist-realistic cinema: yangbanxi, Qingchun zhi ge, Liu san jie 3. Echoes of the Cultural Revolution: scar literature: Di er ci woshou, Tianyunshan chuanqi, Taiyang he ren 4. First "different" films after the Cultural Revolution: Muma ren, Furong zhen 5. Beginnings of the Fifth generation: Zhang Junzhao, Yige he bage, "searching for roots" - Chen Kaige, Huang tudi , Wu Tianming, Laojing 6. Fifth generation I. - Zhang Yimou: Hong gaoliang, Ju Dou, Hong deng 7. Fifth generation II. - Chen Kaige: Haizi wang, Bian zou bian chang 8. Fifth generation III. - Tian Zhuangzhuang: Dao ma zei, Liechang zhasa, Gushu yiren 9. Controversial: Huozhe, Bawang bieji, Yaogun qingnian, Lan fengzheng 10. 1990s: Molihua kai, Wang Shuo, wuxia

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Projection (static, dynamic)
Learning outcomes
The one-term lecture is designated for students of the second block of bachelor or for master degree study of Chinese filology. The aim of this lecture is to introduce students to Chinese cinema of the second half of the 20th century. The lecture is structured to illustrate political and social changes in the PRC before and after the Cultural Revolution. The choice of particular films is determined by various trends and developments in Chinese cinematography, and at the same time focuses specifically on original adaptations of important literary works. Each lecture is accompanied by presentation of selected parts of film and literary works in Chinese. Credits are awarded for an essay on chosen topic.
The one-term lecture is designated for students of the second block of bachelor or for master degree study of Chinese filology. The aim of this lecture is to introduce students to Chinese cinema of the second half of the 20th century.
Prerequisites
The one-term lecture is designated for students of the second block of bachelor or for master degree study of Chinese filology. It requires basic knowledge of modern Chinese literature (the absolutorium of the lecture on history of Chinese literature), and the ability to understand basic Chinese texts.

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Each lecture is accompanied by presentation of selected parts of film and literary works in Chinese. Credits are awarded for an essay on chosen topic.
Recommended literature
  • Berry, Christopher J., Farquhar, Mary Ann. (2006). China on Screen: Cinema and Nation. . New York.
  • Huot, Claire. (2000). China´s New Cultural Scene. London.
  • McGrath. (2008). Postsocialist Modernity: Chinese Cinema, Literature, and Criticism in the Market Age.. Stanfors.
  • Zhang Yingjin. (2004). Chinese National Cinema. London.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2015) Category: Philological sciences 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2012) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2015) Category: Philological sciences 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: -