ASIA223
Communism, Capitalism, and Cannibalism: New and Emerging Voices in Chinese Literature
Subject code
ASIA
Course Number
223
Department(s)
Instructor(s)
N. Faries
Course Long Title
Communism, Capitalism, and Cannibalism: New and Emerging Voices in Chinese Literature
Cross Listed Courses
Description
A survey of Chinese literature since 1911, including a wide range of fiction, poetry, and drama from mainland China and texts from the Chinese diaspora as well. Students gain a greater understanding of China's history and literary culture in three major periods: the May Fourth shift from traditional language and forms to vernacular literature; Socialist Realism and the Marxist theory of the first three decades of the People's Republic; and China's Reform Era, including expatriate authors like Ha Jin and China's two controversial Nobel Prize winners, Gao Xingjian and Moyan. Recommended background: AS/CI 207.
Modes of Inquiry
Analysis and Critique [AC], Historical and Social Inquiry [HS]
Writing Credit
No writing credit
GEC This Course Belongs To
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Offering Frequency
Normally offered every year