Sustainable Development Goals

Abstract/Objectives

The course Chinese and Modern Society was offered by Professor Skonicki, Douglas Edward, Chair of the Department of Chinese Literature, and featured lectures and practical sessions led by alumni professionals from various fields. The course guided students to understand, engage with, and explore the impact of literature across different domains, as well as the possibilities for taking on diverse roles, thereby broadening their imagination for future career and life paths.

Results/Contributions

The course Chinese and Modern Society aims to explore the diverse roles and practical value of literature in contemporary society, guiding students in a practice-oriented approach to consider how literature can exert positive influence across different communities and professional fields. Through lectures by industry experts with a background in Chinese studies, students gain an understanding that literature is not limited to reading and writing texts but can also intersect with education, psychology, media, technology, and public engagement, broadening their interdisciplinary practical perspective.

The course covers a wide range of topics, including primary and secondary education, special education, social media, journalistic writing, film production and marketing, screenwriting, oral communication, technology applications, human resources, and political participation. Each module invites professionals from relevant fields to share practical experience and guide students in case discussions, helping them understand the modes of literary application and its social significance, while also encouraging them to transform literary thinking into tools for problem-solving and to enhance cross-disciplinary communication and creative skills.

Through this course, students develop a deeper understanding of the practical application of literature in modern society, learn to integrate literary thinking with professional skills, and recognize its potential and significance across education, media, technology, and public engagement, providing concrete guidance and inspiration for future career planning.

Keywords

Chinese, Modern society, Practice, Application, Professional

Contact Information

中文系
cl@my.nthu.edu.tw