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The Romance of China ALIT256 FA

Crosslistings: EAST256, WMST253

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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, evoked 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
TUN HUANG, by Inoue Yasushi
THE LUTE, by Gao Ming and others.

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: 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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