Reflections on the Compilation and Research of Historical Materials of Overseas Chinese Literature:Dual Self-awareness of Individuals and Subjects
The study of overseas Chinese literature in China began in the late 1970s and has progressed from impressionistic criticism to poetical criticism.The renewal of this academic paradigm largely depends on the compilation and understanding of historical materials.It can be said that historical materials have always been crucial in the study of overseas Chinese literature,which display a rich sense of Chinese cultural community,manifesting the great confidence,appeal and vitality of Chinese culture.To harness the wisdom of Chinese people globally and unite the efforts of Chinese colleagues in this field domestically and internationally,it is necessary to establish a mature historiography of overseas Chinese literature,which has emerged as pivotal for advancing this discipline.The compilation and research of overseas Chinese literature materials within Chinese academic circles started from that of Southeast Asian Chinese literature in the late 1970s.After the 1990s,with the scope expanded,some representative achievements were fulfilled.After entering the 21 st century,there have been calls for the establishment of historical material discipline and many useful discussions.To advance the current study of overseas Chinese literature,it is imperative to"resort to historical materials",and reorganize and uncover them,transcending conventional notions.This entails re-evaluating,re-questioning,and re-theorizing materials to forge a fresh methodology grounded in historical materials to guide future research.Methodologically,we view materials as a crucial aspect,serving as a gateway to delve into the fabric of overseas Chinese literature.Reinterpreting through the tensions of materials-text,culture-history,and era-aesthetics,we emphasize"theory from historical materials",fostering a research mindset rooted in positivism,historical materials,and critical analysis.Without the maturity of historical materials,the pursuit of a mature discipline consciousness in world Chinese literature cannot be fully realized and the discipline cannot reach its full maturity.Systematically collating and conducting thematic research on the historical materials of overseas Chinese literature spanning the past 140 years,we establish a comprehensive context,outline its fundamental features,and paint a theoretical landscape.This endeavor not only rectifies past errors in literary research but also sparks novel academic avenues,enhancing the scholarly integrity and individuality of the research subject.Given the cosmopolitan nature of overseas Chinese literature historical materials,it is necessary to open communication channels for the compilation and research in China and abroad to construct a trans-regional and macro study.It is critical to make full use of the cooperative relationship between the China World Association for Chinese Literatures and the associations of Chinese writers around the world,the World Chinese Writers Association and World Chinese Writers Federation,and the various communication channels between domestic academic circles and overseas research institutions.With the planning and coordination of the China World Association for Chinese Literatures,it has carried out various forms of communication and cooperation with academic institutions,literature and cultural groups,and historical material workers in many countries and regions.The establishment of overseas Chinese literature historical materials represents a unique and essential prerequisite for the discipline's development,marking a significant milestone in its evolution and sophistication.It is the vital path to transcend marginalization and weakness,empowering overseas Chinese literature to flourish,expand,and excel.
overseas Chinese literaturecompilation and research of historical materialsdiscipline developmentindividual consciousnesssubject awareness
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