SOCIAL AND INTELLECTUAL HISTORY OF CHINA, 589 AD-1919

ASIAN/HISTORY 341

The disintegration of traditional Chinese society under the impact of Western imperialism, the rise of modern Chinese nationalism, and the emergence of modern revolutionary movements and ideologies.

ASIAN/HISTORY 103

Survey of major developments in Chinese history from 1500 B.C. to the founding of the Communist state in 1949. Emphasis on patterns and themes; equal time devoted to the classical and traditional period and the modern era.

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 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.

HISTORY 854

Chinese history in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, with emphasis on intellectual history and the history of Chinese Communism.