This foundational course is a survey of East Asian literatures and cultural histories from antiquity to around 1800. The primary purpose is to provide students with a basic literacy in East Asian literature and cultures. Substantive emphasis is placed on topics common across East Asia, such as the classical traditions, the Chinese script and calligraphy, religion, poetry, performing arts, medicine, and garden culture. Primary sourcess (in English translation) will include episodes from significant books and texts in East Asian cultures.
This course is designed to meet the needs of students just beginning their study of China, Japan and Korea, who would like to explore the region broadly; and those who have already done substantial study of China or Japan and welcome the chance to situate it within the larger context of traditional East Asia.
This course is designed to meet the needs of students just beginning their study of China, Japan and Korea, who would like to explore the region broadly; and those who have already done substantial study of China or Japan and welcome the chance to situate it within the larger context of traditional East Asia.
- Teacher: Peng Xu