AP/CH 3820 6.00

Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature

An introduction to modern Chinese literature from 1900 to the present, concentrating on fiction but including also poetry, prose essays and drama, both in Chinese and English translation. The course explores the development and variety of the literature over the period. Emphasis will be given to how the change has affected both the content and shape of literary writing. Prerequisite: AP/CH 2200 6.00 or equivalent.