Chinese 215 - Masterpieces of Traditional Chinese Literature

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Vassar College

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Description:

Selected works of classical Chinese literature from a variety of periods and genres, such as the Book of Odes (early lyric poetry), the Tang Dynasty poems of Li Bo and Du Fu, historical narratives, including selections from the Book of Documents and the Zuo Zhuan, and the classic Chinese novels, such as Romance of the Three Kingdoms, The Scholars, and Dream of the Red Chamber. We shall discuss and interpret these texts from a variety of perspectives, including historical, structuralist, philosophical, feminist and "hermeneutics of suspicion." Assignments include brief weekly essays. Mr. Van Norden.Prerequisite: one course in any humanities discipline, or Asian Studies, or permission of instructor. Not offered in 2008/09.

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vassar.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 437-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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