HISTORY OF CHINESE LITERATURE II

ASIAN 701

Acquaints entering graduate students with the history of the study of Chinese literature in the West, with the basic reference tools and methodologies, and with the various critical approaches to Chinese literature. BA in Chinese or equiv

ASIAN 672

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.

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.

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.