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CHINGEN 294: The History and Culture of Peking Opera (CHINGEN 194)

Explores the history and culture of Peking opera from its regional origins to a major national form. It will focus on genre formation, the professional and social position of actors and the political role of Peking opera. In addition to academic texts, we will read memoirs, biographies and watch videos and movies.
Terms: Win | Units: 3-4

CHINGEN 296: The Culture of Entertainment in China (CHINGEN 196)

Sophisticated, organized entertainment in China is evident at least as early as nthe second century B.C. in the court spectacles described in the early histories nand in the depictions of jugglers, dancers and acrobats represented in tomb nbas-reliefs. The importance attached to entertainment from ancient times both at court and in society at large is manifest not just in the establishment of nimperial institutions such as the Music Bureau, but also in the appearance of nlarge entertainment districts within the cities where people would invest nextraordinary amount of resources in the pursuit of pleasure, and in small scale ngatherings. This class will look at the representation of play and pleasure in nChinese culture from a variety of sources (art, history, literature and nperformance) in different periods of Chinese history. In the process we will naddress the place of pleasure in Chinese culture, as well as ethical, socio-npolitical and economical concerns. Held in old Knight Bldg., 521 Memorial Way, Rm. 102.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3-4
Instructors: Llamas, R. (PI)

CHINGEN 390: Practicum Internship

On-the-job training under the guidance of experienced, on-site supervisors. Meets the requirements for curricular practical training for students on F-1 visas. Students submit a concise report detailing work activities, problems worked on, and key results. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 1 | Repeatable 3 times (up to 3 units total)

CHINGEN 393E: Female Divinities in China (CHINGEN 193E)

The role of powerful goddesses, such as the Queen Mother of the West, Guanyin, and Chen Jinggu, in Chinese religion. Imperial history to the present day. What roles goddesses played in the spirit world, how this related to the roles of human women, and why a civilization that excluded women from the public sphere granted them such a major, even dominant place, in the religious sphere. Readings in English-language secondary literature.
Last offered: Winter 2010

CHINGEN 395: Gender and Sexuality in Chinese History (FEMGEN 395J, HISTORY 395J)

Terms: Spr | Units: 4-5
Instructors: Sommer, M. (PI)

CHINGEN 402T: Entrepreneurship in Asian High-Tech Industries (EE 402T, JAPANGEN 402T, KORGEN 402T)

Distinctive patterns and challenges of entrepreneurship in Asia; update of business and technology issues in the creation and growth of start-up companies in major Asian economies. Distinguished speakers from industry, government, and academia. Course may be repeated for credit.
Terms: Spr | Units: 1 | Repeatable for credit
Instructors: Dasher, R. (PI)
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