CHINESE LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE 44 - Chinese Martial Arts Fiction

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Dartmouth College

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09S: 1110S: 9S This course is an introduction to the Chinese literary genre of martial arts fiction, including the world of Chinese martial arts, especially taijiquan. It will focus on Yitian tulong ji (Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber; literally, The Tale of Relying on Heaven to Slay the Dragon) by Jin Yong (Louis Cha), the most successful and influential contemporary Chinese martial arts fiction writer. Supplementary readings of the relevant original classics on the martial arts will also be introduced. Prerequisite: Two third-year level Chinese courses or permission of the instructor. Xing, staff.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dartmouth.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 646-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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