ALIT236

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ALIT236

The Chinese Poetic Tradition ALIT236 FA

Crosslistings: EAST236

Not Currently Offered

This course examines the characteristics of traditional Chinese poetry with emphasis on the development of poetic forms, styles, themes and expressions. The study will focus on the most important genre in Chinese poetic literature, SHIH poetry. For a better understanding of Chinese poetry, we will also give attention to the biography of each major poet and the historical background of each poem. No knowledge of Chinese is required.

MAJOR READINGS

James J. Y Liu, ART OF CHINESE POETRY
Burton Watson, CHINESE LYRICISM
Burton Watson, THE COLUMBIA BOOK OF CHINESE POETRY

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Regular attendance and reading of all class materials. Participation in class discussion. Three short papers. One mid-term examination and a take- home final.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

No knowledge of Chinese is required, but some background in literature or in East Asian Studies is desirable.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA AL&L

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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