Analysis of the role of women in Chinese society with equal emphasis on traditional and modern periods. Graduate-level requirements include a 15-page term paper.

Introduction to the theory and practice of English-to-Chinese and Chinese-to-English translations including study of the role of translation in China-West encounters and learning the craft of translation. Graduate-level requirements include much longer and more difficult assignments.

This course is an introduction to the the major themes and genres of Chinese literature from the Song (960-1279) to the Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. Primary readings will be in Chinese, though translations will be available. Secondary readings will be in English. The course is intended to be an opportunity for advanced language learners to use their skills to read and translate premodern literature, and for graduate students to gain an understanding of major trends in the study of premodern Chinese literature.

This course is an introduction to the major themes and genres of Chinese literature from the pre-imperial period (before 221 BCE) to the Tang (618-907 CE) dynasty. Primary readings will be in Chinese, though translations will be available. Secondary readings will be in English. The course is intended to be an opportunity for advanced language learners to use their skills to read and translate premodern literature, and for graduate students to gain an understanding of major trends in the study of premodern Chinese literature.

Readings in selected texts from literary, philosophical, and historical traditions; includes selections from the Five Classics and the great prose masters of the Han-Qing. Variable content.

Advanced readings in Chinese poetic genres.

This course investigates social, cultural,economic, and political aspects of mas media and visual culture in China. It examines various types of media, including print, mechanical, electronic, and digital media. It focuses on major theoretical perspetives and models. Graduate-level requirements include extra meeting per week; extra readings; longer papers with minimum requirements.

Theory, practice, and aesthetics of Chinese brush writing, with emphasis on individual training and development. Graduate-level requirements include an independent project assignment with instructor.

Studies of Chinese American literature and film centered on the experience of immigration and Diaspora. Graduate-level requirements include a longer and more substantive paper than that required of the undergraduate student, one which demonstrates advanced knowledge of either American literature, literary theory or Asian studies, as well as familiarity with the relevant research tools.

The origin and florescence of Chinese culture and civilization from an archaeological perspective. An in-depth survey of Chinese prehistory and early history from the early Pleistocene to the third century BC. Graduate-level requirements include a 20 to 30 page research paper.