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Academic Year 2004/2005

The Romance of China
ALIT 256 FA
Crosslistings:
EAST 256
WMST 253

Novels, stories, and plays by Chinese about China--the major focus--are set alongside writings by other Asians and by non-Asians that take China as their theme. One issue is the evolution of the romance in China's literary history. Another is the image of China, romantic or not, and the desires it evokes in foreign minds. Both themes will be articulated through contrasts between premodern and modern writings, with emphasis on the modern side.

MAJOR READINGS

DREAM OF THE RED CHAMBER FAMILY, By Ba Jin
PEONY PAVILION, by Tang Xianzu
THE LUTE, by Gao Ming
SIX CHAPTERS FROM MY LIFE DOWN UNDER, Yang Jiang
A SMALL TOWN CALLED HIBISCUS, Gu Hua
THE OBSESSED, Liu Heng
TUN HUANG, Inoue Yasushi
THE GOOD EARTH, Pearl Buck

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two short papers, mid-term, takehome final exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Lots of discussion. No knowledge of the Chinese language is required.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA AL&L    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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