Modern Chinese Literature in Translation
East Asian Languages & Culture · 3 hrs Lecture
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Where EALC-2772 counts
Counts toward 2 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 50 of 208 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This course focuses on Chinese literary texts that reflect the stylistic conventions and cultural issues of China between 1911 and the 21st century. This course is introductory and requires no prior knowledge of Chinese language, history, or culture. All texts in this course are in English. Students not only examine the forms and contents of the literary texts from various theoretical points of view, but also explore the social, political, and historical contexts in which these texts are written. Through lecture and guided discussion, students discover the ways in which Modern Chinese Literature continues to inform about Chinese culture today.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.