CHNSE-210 Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature: Traditions and Modernities

Since 1919, Chinese literature has played a decisive role in interactions between tradition and modernity. This course examines the development of Chinese literature against such interactions. Students will familiarize themselves with the most representative modern and contemporary Chinese literary works and gain a broad understanding of many modernity-related issues, including politics, culture, class, labor division, ethnicity, gender and sexuality.

Maximum Enrollment

Standard Course (40)

Credits

1

Cross Listed Courses

LIT-210

Offered

Spring

Notes

All lectures and discussions in English. Requirements: presentations, class discussions, film viewings and a final paper.