STUDIES IN CHINESE FICTION

ASIAN 642

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.

ASIAN 371

Literary or cultural study of a particular theme, work, period, or genre in Chinese literature. Possible topics include: Confucian Analects, The Dream of the Red Chamber, Journey to the West, or Traditional Chinese Drama. Translations serve as the principal texts, but students of Chinese are required to do some reading in the original.

ASIAN 352

A critical introduction to Chinese-language prose fiction and poetry from the late 19th century through today.

ASIAN 951

Rotating subjects in the study of Chinese Literature.

ASIAN 351

A critical introduction to the literature of China from early texts through the late imperial period. Works include poetry, prose, fiction and drama. Not open to students who completed E ASIAN 351 prior to Fall 2019.