Multiculturalism and Foreign Literature

Author: Mao Xinde
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: The Foreign Literature Professional Committee of the China Higher Education Society (formerly known as the National Foreign Literature Professional Committee of Higher Education Institutions) has group members from hundreds of undergraduate colleges and universities across the country. It is one of the important social organizations for teaching and research in foreign literature in Chinese and foreign language departments of domestic universities. Since its establishment in 1985, it has held more than ten academic annual meetings and published several collections of papers containing over 300 articles. This book serves as the proceedings of the committee's 2004 annual meeting, collecting 53 professional papers provided by experts and professors attending the conference. It is divided into three sections: "Research on Theoretical Trends," "Research on Writers and Works," and "Comparative Literature and World Literature Teaching Research." Each section explores aspects such as the current status and characteristics of world literature development, specific interpretations of the works of famous foreign writers, and teaching explorations in comparative literature and world literature. The book presents the authors' insights and experiences, discusses some cutting-edge thoughts in domestic and international world literature and comparative literature, raises several sensitive issues, and features rich content and engaging writing. It reflects the academic level of foreign literature teachers in higher education institutions in 2004 and serves as a reference book suitable for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as and enthusiasts.