CHI 277 - Modern China through Literature and Film (in Translation)

4 credits

Cross-listed as: GLS 277. This course examines literature and society in China starting from the turn of the 20th century through the critical study of selected samples of the literary and cinematic products of this tumultuous historical period. Attention is particularly focused on the political, cultural, and aesthetic messages that the literary and cinematic forms convey and disseminate. All readings and discussion are in English.

Prerequisite: None.
Note: Not offered every year. Plus-2 option available.
Instructor: Feng