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CHTR 5820 - The Modern Chinese Essay

Effective Start Date: 09/22/2011
Readings from major Chinese essayists of the 20th century in the English translation. Chinese texts will also be available for interested students. Discussion of genre and literary history, literary relationship between tradition and modernity, language and style. Students enrolled in the 5000 level of this course will be required to use some Chinese language materials as well.

Credits: 3
Grading Basis: Student Option