• A dual emphasis on both Chinese linguistics and literature
• Engaging students with increased comprehension of Classics and the Canon
• Cultivating the attainments of Chinese studies to meet the needs of today's society

• Raises students’ awareness of the linguistic, literary and cultural aspects of Chinese language, both classical and contemporary alike

• Equips students with the basics of Chinese linguistics and literature

• Sharpens the skills of independent critical thinking and analysis via various literary works

Upon completion, students will be able to:​

• demonstrate an understanding of the essential disciplinary concepts and knowledge of Chinese language;
• identify and examine various literary and cultural aspects of both classical and contemporary Chinese;
• identify and apply critical approaches in analyzing literary works;
• demonstrate proficiency in the use of English and Chinese languages and communicate effectively for further studies or work;
• apply creative problem-solving, IT applications, and critical thinking skills for handling further studies or career pursuits; and
• demonstrate an understanding of cross-disciplinary knowledge and possible cross-disciplinary application.

General Education (36 Credits)

• General English

• English for Oral Academic Communication

• English for Academic Writing

• Business Communication

• Chinese Language (Putonghua) for Communication I

• Chinese Language (Putonghua) for Communication II

• Evolution of Chinese Language

• Logic and Critical Thinking

• Understanding Morality

• Introduction to Information Literacy

• Free Elective (Details)

• Free Elective (Details)

 

Programme Specific Courses (24 Credits)

• Understanding Literature

• Selected Readings in Classical and Modern Chinese Literary Works

• Selected Readings in Contemporary Chinese Literary Works

• Introduction to Chinese Philology

• Introduction to Modern Chinese Language

• Arts Specific Elective (Details)

• Arts Specific Elective (Details)

• Arts Specific Elective (Details)

 

Life Enrichment and Appreciation Programme (Details)
 

 

Apart from Chinese courses and courses which require students to have working knowledge of Chinese, all courses are normally taught in English.
 

The College has established an articulation agreement with the following Mainland and overseas universities for our graduates to articulate to the following degree programmes:

• Chinese language and literature, Humanities College, Huaqiao University

The College has established an articulation agreement with Hong Kong Shue Yan University for our graduates to articulate to the following degree programmes:

• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Chinese Language and Literature (Year 2)

• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in History (Year 2)

​Some recent graduates of this programme were admitted to the local or overseas Bachelor’s Degree
programmes in Arts, such as:

• Bachelor of Arts in Chinese, City University of Hong Kong

• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Chinese Language and Literature, Hong Kong Baptist University

• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Chinese, Lingnan University

• Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Language and Literature, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Language Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong

• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Chinese and Bilingual Studies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

• Bachelor of Arts, The University of Hong Kong

• Editing and Publishing

• Education

• Journalism

• Government Organisations

• Students have an opportunity of studying for one term in Mainland China or Taiwan.

同學喜獲創作比賽獎項

人文學科（中國語言文學）副學士學位課程二年級學生黎健圖榮獲第42屆全港青年學藝比賽2016-2017年度全港青年中文詩創作比賽公開新詩組優異獎。（消息發布：http://www.hkycac.org/file/result/Poetry/42-Result-Poetry-3.pdf）

《大頭菜文藝月刊》刊登學院學生作品

學院學生的作品獲香港資深編輯關夢南先生稱讚為「極有創意」的作品，2016年6月起陸續於《大頭菜文藝月刊》刊登，其中朱家軒同學的〈智能宗教〉講述「史馬風」變成聖物，受全民膜拜。歷史老師提出「史馬風」可能是「聰明的機器」而非聖物，遭宗教法庭的人捕捉，並於廣場示眾、焚燒。目睹的學生「我」一方面對老師的「大逆不道」深感震驚，另一方面對同窗、大眾的殘酷、盲目深感不安。「我」回家後面對聖物，終夜祈禱。（照片摘自「學生文藝」臉書專頁 https://www.facebook.com/hkplmm）

「文字記錄者」陳曦靜 短篇小說集透視香港與內地關係

元朗牛潭尾村半日遊

​ 同學參觀元朗牛潭尾村，認識「本土鄉郊生活」。

東海大學兩周生活

文化．傳統．體驗－－「藍地忠義堂太平清醮」

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師生參觀屯門藍地村陶氏宗祠、三聖廟、清醮廟會與墟市，親身體驗傳統宗法與節慶風俗。
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仁愛堂舉辦花牌製作工作坊，兩位年老村民親身示範並指導同學製作小型花牌。
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同學有機會認識傳統鄉村生活文化。

港生四川義教學習感恩

The following scholarships were available for students with outstanding performance in academic studies, great achievement in extra-curricular activities and/or valuable contribution to the College/University/Community:

• Lingnan University Faculty of Arts Scholarship
• Chinese Language Education and Assessment Centre Scholarship
• Lingnan Club Scholarship
• Lingnan Education Organization Scholarship
• Lingnan University Alumni Association (Hong Kong) Scholarship