LLEA 33108 - Anti-Social Behavior in Modern Chinese Fiction

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

East Asian Lang & Lit

Description:

Chinese society is often characterized as highly conformative and lacking in individuality. Is this true? What kind of behaviors then would be considered antisocial, and what are their moral, social, and political consequences? In this course, we will read fictional works depicting behaviors and attitudes that are considered by society in general as antisocial, anticonventional, and sometimes anti-Party. We will investigate the contexts of these behaviors and their political implications. For instance, are these behaviors justified? Are different standards applied to women? What are the temporal and spatial factors in people's conception of an antisocial behavior? To what extent are these behaviors culturally determined? No prior knowledge of the Chinese languages or China is required.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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