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Crosslistings: EAST 209 |
The (auto)biographical writings of modern China offer us an intriguing medium to observe the fundamental changes affecting the individual and the society. This course surveys such writings in disparate genres--novels, diaries, poetry and dramas--of China's modern era to gain knowledge and insight on the impact of modernity of China's social and cultural life. The main focus of our inquiry is on how the individual copes with displacement and disorientation as the society goes through crises, trauma and flu;, how s/he negotiates between tradition and progress; China and West; and how China forms its distinct approach to individualism, identity of the self and social commitments.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion
Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA AL&L Grading Mode: Graded
Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.
Last Updated on MAR-26-2001
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