ASN 375 - Contemporary Chinese Cinema

Institution:

William Paterson University of New Jersey

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Description:

This course examines Chinese cinema since the "Fifth Generation" of Chinese filmmakers in the mid-1980s. In contemporary China, cinema has become an important artistic form reflecting diverse social dynamics and drastic changes in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The course will develop a better understanding of changing Chinese culture by analyzing cinematic texts and the new development in the era of globalization. Although focus is placed on the works from Mainland China, films from Taiwan and Hong Kong will also be discussed. (Taught in English.) (Cross-listed CHIN 375) Asian Studies 171

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wpunj.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 720-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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