Studies selected works of early medieval (ca. 200-600 AD) and/or late medieval (600-900) religious importance. Selections vary from fundamental texts of both literary and religious value, Daoist and Buddhist canons, the Huangting jing, Zhen gao, Miaofa lianhua jing, and Tan jing, particular topics of social or cultural importance, character assessment, arcane learning, or methods of commentary. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Department enforced: knowledge of Classical Chinese at the level of CHIN 4220 is required..
Examines a specific problem or issue in medieval literature, e.g., the role of encyclopedias and anthologies in literary training, or the place and forms of literary composition at the imperial court. Topics vary from year to year. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Department enforced: knowledge of Classical Chinese at the level of CHIN 4220 is required. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Studies Song, Ming, and Qing prose texts selected for their inherent literary merit and for their significance in the Chinese literary tradition. Typically focuses on works by major authors such as Ouyang Xiu, Su Shi, and Yuan Hongdao. Texts and selections vary from year to year. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Department enforced: knowledge of Classical Chinese at the level of CHIN 4220 is required.
Studies Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing poetry. Stresses major figures, stylistic variations, various poetry schools, new directions in shi verse, and the rise and development of ci. Texts and selections vary from year to year. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Department enforced: knowledge of Classical Chinese at the level of CHIN 4220 is required.
Explores selected vernacular and classical fiction of the Ming and Qing periods. Normally focuses on long novels such as Xiyou ji, Sanguo yanyi, Shuihu zhuan, Jin Ping Mei, as well as short stories by Feng Menglong and Ling Mengchu. Texts and selections vary from year to year. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Department enforced: knowledge of Classical Chinese at the level of CHIN 4220 is required.
Examines a specific problem or issue in early modern literature (e.g., the relationships among religion, folklore, and early fiction; the issue of genre and traditional fiction); the role of elite versus popular cultures in the composition of fiction; or the relationship of the state and censorship and the southern philosophical schools to the publication of fiction. Topics vary from year to year. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Department enforced: knowledge of Classical Chinese at the level of CHIN 4220 is required.
Detailed examination of scriptures, liturgies, precept codes, and hagiographies of Daoism, China's indigenous organized religion. Focusing on origins and development, ethical teachings, ritual activities and world view. Topics include the relationship of Daoism to popular religion, practice of alchemy and self-cultivation, beliefs concerning death and afterlife, and structure of the Daoist pantheon. Same as CHIN 4750 and RLST 5750. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Examines selected texts in various genres of Chinese literature from the May Fourth period (beginning 1917) to the establishment of the People's Republic of China (1949). Focuses on major and influential works produced in this fertile period of experimentation with Western, modernist types of literature. Texts and selections vary from year to year. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Department enforced: knowledge of Modern Chinese at the level of CHIN 4120 is required. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Examines selected texts in various genres of Chinese literature from 1949 (the establishment of the People's Republic of China) to the present. Focuses on major works from the very different literary worlds of Taiwan and mainland China. Texts and selections vary from year to year. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Department enforced: knowledge of Modern Chinese at the level of CHIN 4120 is required. Requisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
Examines the development of narrative film in China from the early twentieth century to today, covering the major periods, styles, and themes developed in Chinese cinema. Texts and selections vary from year to year. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Department enforced: knowledge of Modern Chinese at the level of CHIN 4120 is required.
Examines a specific problem or issue in 20th century literature, e.g., feminist fiction in China, modernism in fiction and poetry, or the role of literary criticism in modern literature. Topics vary from year to year. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Department enforced: knowledge of Modern Chinese at the level of CHIN 4120 is required.
Examines a specific problem or issue in Chinese film, e.g. 5th generation filmmakers, early film, genre (martial arts, melodrama, Hong Kong action, etc.), Taiwan New Cinema, Hollywood crossover. Topics vary from year to year. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Department enforced: knowledge of Modern Chinese at the level of CHIN 4120 is required.
Focuses on practical issues in Chinese language pedagogy for students who will serve as teaching assistants in Chinese language courses. Examines the connection between theory and practice as well as practical methods for teaching Chinese. Equips students with basic Chinese linguistic knowledge. Discusses the use of Communicative Approach in teaching Chinese as a second language. Department enforced: knowledge of Modern Chinese at the level of CHIN 4120 is required. Same as CHIN 4980.
