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CS92PROD
Modern Chinese Literature
CEAS 208
Fall 2015
Section: 01  

This course introduces the history of modern Chinese literature from the republican era (early 20th-century) to the contemporary era. By discussing selected literary works, it serves an overview of the styles and features of modern Chinese literature in each time period and will also serve to introduce students to major themes from China's tumultuous 20th century. Topics will include the cultural transformations of the May Fourth Movement, modernity, war, revolution, root-searching, and body writing. All readings will be in English translation.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA CEAS
Course Format: SeminarGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (CEAS-MN)(CEAS)(CEAS-Lit&Cult)
Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available

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