East Asian Lang & Literature 360 - SEM:TOPICS E ASIAN LANG & LIT

Topics course. Literature is crucial to understanding China, from healthcare and social movements to debates about legal reform, civic freedoms, and clean energy policies. ?his course approaches China through literary analysis informed by the work of anthropologists, historians, philosophers, sociologists, and political scientists. Each unit conjoins theoretical works, fieldwork essays, and Chinese literary works (stories, novels, or films). Student projects integrate literature and topics in public policy, healthcare, or the social sciences. Critical thinking required; prior knowledge of China helpful but not required. Enrollment limited to 12.

Topic: Deep China: Literary and Interdisciplinary Analysis. Instructor Permission. Not open to first-years, sophomores