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This class has high school vibes in a good way. There is quite a lot of reading, but honestly it's all pretty interesting and you don't have to know much about the readings beyond some basic concepts for the quizzes. He is quite strict on attendance and participation matters for your grade, but the class is really chill and you do learn a lot.Rate My Professors ↗
I agree with the comment that all good comments about this GUY is fake. You will Know, finally.Rate My Professors ↗
He is a nice and passionate professor! However, unless you have the time to read everyday of the week and is not easily bored by old stories, then enjoy. I was not expected to have two or more, 10 page plus stories every week and the students have to remember every detail in each story, especially when it came to the oral midterm and final exam.Rate My Professors ↗
Prof. Detwyler is amazing and definitely passionate about his work. As a literature course, be prepared to read for every discussion. He'll definitely get you invested in your work if you allow it.Rate My Professors ↗
Anatoly is very easygoing. There are no exams for this class besides a group project at the end. There are quizzes during the discussion and they are very straightforward, it's either you read the readings or you didn't read them. The lectures are based on the textbook. Attendance is mandatory and is a big factor in your grade.Rate My Professors ↗
Prof. Detwyler is super passionate about East Asia and our lectures were pretty interesting, especially when it was about lesser known topics. Discussion sections were a big part of the grade, so try to participate if you can. Other than that, it was an easy class if you participate and do the readings, and the final was making a game.Rate My Professors ↗
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Advanced topics in Asian translation covering naming conventions, genre, advanced grammar, audience, and transcription.
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Fall 2021–Spring 2026 · limited sampleSURVEY OF MODERN CHINESE LITERATURE provides a critical introduction to Chinese-language prose fiction and poetry from the late 19th century through today.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026ASIAN 699 is a directed study course allowing students to work with a faculty member on an individual study program.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleA critical survey of premodern Chinese literature from earliest times to the 18th century.
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Fall 2021–Spring 2026Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | ASIALANG 475 | Advanced Topics in Asian Translation |
| Spring 2026 | ASIAN 352 | Survey of Modern Chinese Literature |
| Spring 2026 | ASIAN 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2026 | LITTRANS 261 | Survey of Chinese Literature in Translation |
| Fall 2025 | ASIAN 375 | Survey of Chinese Film |
| Fall 2025 | ASIAN/HISTORY/POLISCI 255 | Introduction to East Asian Civilizations |
| Spring 2025 | ASIAN 352 | Survey of Modern Chinese Literature |
| Spring 2025 | ASIAN 642 | History of Chinese Literature II |
| Spring 2025 | ASIAN 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2025 | ASIAN 990 | Thesis Research |
| Fall 2024 | ASIAN 360 | Topics in Asian Literature |
| Fall 2024 | ASIAN 990 | Thesis Research |
| Fall 2024 | ASIAN/HISTORY/POLISCI 255 | Introduction to East Asian Civilizations |
| Spring 2024 | ASIAN 352 | Survey of Modern Chinese Literature |
| Spring 2024 | ASIAN 672 | Studies in Chinese Fiction |
| Spring 2024 | ASIAN 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2024 | ASIAN 951 | Seminar in Chinese Literature |
| Spring 2024 | ASIAN 990 | Thesis Research |
| Fall 2023 | ASIAN 375 | Survey of Chinese Film |
| Fall 2023 | ASIAN 990 | Thesis Research |
| Fall 2023 | ASIAN/HISTORY/POLISCI 255 | Introduction to East Asian Civilizations |
| Spring 2023 | ASIAN 352 | Survey of Modern Chinese Literature |
| Spring 2023 | ASIAN 642 | History of Chinese Literature II |
| Spring 2023 | ASIAN 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2023 | ASIAN 990 | Thesis Research |
| Fall 2022 | ASIAN 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2022 | ASIAN 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2022 | ASIAN 701 | Proseminar in Chinese Literature |
| Fall 2022 | ASIAN 990 | Thesis Research |
| Fall 2022 | ASIAN/HISTORY/POLISCI 255 | Introduction to East Asian Civilizations |
| Spring 2022 | ASIAN 299 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2022 | ASIAN 352 | Survey of Modern Chinese Literature |
| Spring 2022 | ASIAN 672 | Studies in Chinese Fiction |
| Spring 2022 | ASIAN 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2022 | ASIAN 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2022 | ASIAN 951 | Seminar in Chinese Literature |
| Spring 2022 | ASIAN 990 | Thesis Research |
| Fall 2021 | ASIAN 375 | Survey of Chinese Film |
| Fall 2021 | ASIAN 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2021 | ASIAN 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2021 | ASIAN 990 | Thesis Research |
| Fall 2021 | ASIAN/HISTORY/POLISCI 255 | Introduction to East Asian Civilizations |
| Spring 2020 | ASIAN 352 | Survey of Modern Chinese Literature |
| Spring 2020 | ASIAN 951 | Seminar in Chinese Literature |
| Fall 2019 | ASIAN 375 | Survey of Chinese Film |
| Fall 2019 | ASIAN 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2019 | ASIAN/HISTORY/POLISCI 255 | Introduction to East Asian Civilizations |
| Fall 2018 | ASIAN/HISTORY/POLISCI 255 | Introduction to East Asian Civilizations |
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