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Apr 06, 2026
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LIT 86 - (CC, LT) Chinese Novel: Dream of the Red Chamber
This course explores the social and intellectual life of pre-modern China through the medium of a 120-chapter Chinese novel known as Dream of the Red Chamber or Story of the Stone. Generally considered the greatest masterpiece of classical Chinese fiction, the novel portrays the tragedy of two destined lovers, whose mutual affection is crushed by oppressive forces of orthodoxy. Comprehensive in scope, the novel presents a panorama of social lives of people from all walks of life; it thus provides students with a mine of information about traditional Chinese culture. Students will be required to read some critical works on this novel written from different perspectives, thus acquainting themselves with various literary genres, and theories in literary criticism.
Semester Hours: 3
Summer 2009 Offering:
SSI
60550: Study Abroad : China, Zhou/Fixell
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