• Introduction
to Chinese Literature [Reading]
This reading offers an overview of Chinese literature,
identifying its forms and contextualizing its role within Chinese history
and culture. A selection of historical periods and literary forms is discussed:
the scholar-official and Chinese poetry, the short story as social commentary
in the early 20th century, and literature as propaganda in revolutionary
China. Discussion questions are included.
• The
Chinese Scholar-Official [Reading]
This reading explores the role and importance of
the scholar-official in traditional China, highlighting the relationship
between education and political status and the dual role of the artist
as poet and politician. Includes selected passages from the writings of
the Tang poet Wang Wei (701-761). Concludes with discussion questions.
•
"Spring
Gaze" by Du Fu [Reading]
Here a poem by Du Fu is presented in Chinese characters
with the romanization for each character, the English meaning of each
character, and an English translation of the poem.
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students 
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primary source reading
general reading 
includes art