CHLIT 4418

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CHLIT 4418

Course information provided by the 2023-2024 Catalog.

Through guided reading in Chinese, this course explores topics, themes and techniques that define a type of narrative work known as chuanqi (stories of the marvelous), which were written by Tang dynasty literati on the subject of love, romance, and betrayal. The aim of the course is to help students achieve an appreciation for the early development of Chinese fiction in the context of Tang literary and popular culture.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: CHLIT 2213-CHLIT 2214 or permission of instructor.

Distribution Category (ALC-AS, LA-AS)

When Offered Spring.

Breadth Requirement (GHB)

Course Subfield (LL)

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CAPS 4418CHLIT 6618

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17458 CHLIT 4418   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: CHLIT 2213-CHLIT 2214 or permission of instructor.