Week 1: Introduction to the Development of Chinese Pop Music (1970-2010)

Week 2: The Characteristics and Creative elements of Modern Chinese Language

Week 3: Basic Concepts of Chinese Lyrics Writing

Week 4: Student Presentation 1

Week 5: Introduction to Chinese Rhetoric

Week 6: Rhetoric in Chinese Pop Music Lyrics Writing 1

Week 7: Rhetoric in Chinese Pop Music Lyrics Writing 2

Week 8: Student Presentation 2

Week 9: The Relationship between Melody and Lyrics

Week 10: Lyrics of Luo Dayou, Li Zongsheng and Shi Yi Lang

Week 11: Lyrics of Lin Xi and other Hong Kong Lyricists

Week 12: Student Presentation 3

Week 13: Lyrics of Fang Wenshan and Others

Week 14: Conclusion