STUDIES IN CHINESE FICTION

ASIAN 672

Course Description

Intensive study of selected short story and novel texts from the xiaoshuo tradition. In addition to the primary texts, traditional and modern audience reception, criticism, and adaptations will be discussed.Readings will be conducted in the original Chinese, supplemented by English translations when available. The course can be repeated if the topic differs.

Prerequisties

ASIALANG 311 (or E Asian 302 prior to Fall 2019) or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

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