SURVEY OF CHINESE LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION

LITTRANS 261

Course Description

A critical survey of premodern Chinese literature spanning from the earliest times to the 18th century. Covers representative works of prose, fiction, drama and poetry.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Fall

Grade Point Average

3.71

0.01% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

1.5% from Historical

A Rate

69.49%

2.06% from Historical

Class Size

55.26% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

Sorted by ratings from Rate My Professors

Rania HUNTINGTON

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Rating

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