The main purpose of this class is to increase Chinese skills by close reading of contemporary Chinese literary works.
The text to be used is a no-fiction work titled "I am Fan Yusu", which is highly regarded as a representative work of " Migrant workers' literature”.
The migrant workers who have supported China's rapid economic growth, and their destinies reflect the aspects and contradictions of contemporary Chinese society. For a long time, they have been the silent majority, but in recent years, a number of outstanding authors have emerged from among them and are now attracting attention.
The author of " I am Fan Yusu " describes her personal history and the fate of her family, but it also gives us a realistic insight into contemporary Chinese history and society.
However, the main purpose of the class is to improve your reading comprehension of Chinese. First, read the text carefully and savor the powerful and humorous words.