Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO TRADITIONAL CHINESE POETRY

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course seeks to decode enchanting features of traditional Chinese poetry through examining the transformation of poetic genres, the interaction between poetic creation and political, social, and cultural changes, and the close association of poetry with art. Thus, this course also serves to understand Chinese culture and history through poetic perspectives. All readings in English translation. No knowledge of Chinese language required. Cross-list: ASIA 330, MDST 370.