CHIN 341 - Literary and Cinematographic Images of The Chinese

Prerequisite, CHIN 201, or consent of instructor. Literary and Cinematographic Images of the Chinese is an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Chinese cinema, history, civilization, culture, and literature. Cinema and literature have always had an enormous impact upon the ever-changing nature of popular culture. This seminar proposes to explore the manner in which these two popular art forms influence the very nature of Chinese cultural identity. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits