HISTORY OF CHINESE LITERATURE II

ASIAN 642

Course Description

Covers the history of Chinese-language literature from the late imperial period though today. The primary focus will be on prose fiction, with additional coverage of the development of major forms such as spoken drama, free-verse poetry, and modern criticism. In exploring these genres and forms, special attention given to issues of language, representation, and politics. The majority of readings will be in Chinese.

Prerequisties

ASIALANG 301 or placement into ASIALANG 302

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

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