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Academic Year 2005/2006


Nation, Gender, and Class: Cinematic Representations in Modern China
ALIT 248 FA

Crosslistings:
EAST 248
WMST 247

The course examines the powerful role cinematic representation has played in (re)imagining and (re)constructing a new nation through continuously reconfiguration gender and class in twentieth century China. The course studies thirteen most representative films produced in different history periods of modern China, analyzing the binding rlationship among history, politics, and modern visual culture.

MAJOR READINGS

Course packet including:
Chris Berry and Mary Farquhar, Stephanie Donald, Harry Kuoshu, Christopher Lupke, Miriam Bratu Hansen, Kristine Harris, Jubin Hu, Laikwan Pang, Vivian Shen, Yiman Wang, and Yingjin Wang.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

One class presentation, two papers, and a final take home exam.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Chi,Ta-Wei    
Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM;     Location: FISK116;
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 24)
SR. major: 4   Jr. major: 4
SR. non-major: 4   Jr. non-major: 4   SO: 4   FR: 4

Special Attributes:
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006


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