SURVEY OF CLASSICAL CHINESE LITERATURE

ASIALANG 315

Provides an introduction to basic grammar and vocabulary of literary Chinese prose and poetry as well as the discipline of translation from and into Classical Chinese for students who are native or near-native speakers of modern Chinese. In addition, fundamental background knowledge and reference tools that can aid in the understanding of classical Chinese texts will be introduced. Students improve their own skills in Classical Chinese at the same time as developing materials to aid in the Classical Chinese study of students who are learning the classical and modern language simultaneously. Not open to students with credit for E ASIAN 321 prior to Fall 2019.

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 641

Covers the history of Chinese literature from the Zhou through the end of the Yuan, focusing primarily on poetic and prose genres. Primary source readings will be in Chinese, with additional critical assessment of published translations; secondary source readings in both Chinese and English.