This course aims at analyzing "Chineseness" and engendering critical thinking about the representation of "China" and its society, culture, politics, and people in various media. In light of critical theory, the course examines what traditions and experiences have shaped the historical construction of what "China" is, and what values and beliefs might inform its future development. Media (print, digital, internet, etc.) to be studied include those in the West, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, and overseas Chinese-language media.
- AUs
- 3.0 AUs
- Grade Type
- None
- Prerequisite
- HC205/HC2005 General History of China recommended
- Exam
- 27 November 2026, 2.30 pm - 5.00 pm
The Exam information shown may be subject to changes. Students are to check the finalised exam timetable with exam seat information, which will be available at the 'Examination Seating Arrangement' webpage, 2 weeks before start of examination.
Available indexes
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| 1130 | 17017 SEM (SEM1) 1130-1420 Thu LHS-TR+54 | ||||
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Other offerings
Other relevant mods
- HC1001Introduction to the Study of Literature & Culture
- HC1002Introduction to Chinese Language
- HC1060History of Singapore & Malaysian Chinese
- HC2006Introduction to Chinese History
- HC2007Directed Readings of Literary Works: Pre- Qin to Tang
- HC2018Book Culture, Chinese Print History, & Technology
- HC2053Varieties of Chinese
- HC3018Posthumanism in Chinese Literature, Film & Culture
- HC3063Critical Study of Singapore Society & Culture
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