Usually offered in odd years. Surveys Chinese literature from the classical era through the 18th century. Readings are in English translation and include a wide range of genres, with particular emphasis on the great Chinese novels. Special one-time offering. Will be offered in the fall of 1999.
Class consists of lectures, discussions, in-class presentations of scenes, and frequent papers.
Because Dostoevsky was an avid reader of Dickens, we shall address questions of influence, particularly with regard to their shared thematic interests. Usually offered in even years. This course focuses on texts that show the New World emerging from the collision and collusion of Native, African, and European imagining. Usually offered every third year. Will be offered in the spring of 2000.