1. How Important Is It To Understand The Author?
Why does the author write in the way he/she does?
What does the term ‘authorial agenda’ mean?
Think about some authors (Chinese or other) that you know and discuss how, and why, they are different in the ways in which they write. (Group discussion/Reports)

2. Generic Structure in Literature
Genre Types
Western
Romance
Mystery
Horror
Science Fiction

3. ‘Genres’ are particular types (or styles) of writing
‘Genres’ are particular types (or styles) of writing** in which the reader expects certain types of actions (including sequencing) to occur. Each ‘genre’ also presents certain stereotypical ‘character’ types. ** ‘Genres’ also occur in art, music and film.