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(Same as HISTORY 193. History majors and others taking 5 units, register for 193.) A survey of Chinese history from the 11th century to the collapse of the imperial state in 1911. Topics include absolutism, gentry society, popular culture, gender and sexuality, steppe nomads, the Jesuits in China, peasant rebellion, ethnic conflict, opium, and the impact of Western imperialism.

Goal is reading knowledge of classical Chinese. Basic grammar and commonly used vocabulary. Students with no background in classical Chinese who are taking 127/207 to satisfy Chinese major requirements must begin with 125/205. Prerequisite: CHINLANG 126/206 or equivalent.

Investigates how sex, gender, and power are entwined in the Chinese experience of modernity. Topics include anti-footbinding campaigns, free love/free sex, women's mobilization in revolution and war, the new Marriage Law of 1950, Mao's iron girls, postsocialist celebrations of sensuality, and emergent queer politics. Readings range from feminist theory to China-focused historiography, ethnography, memoir, biography, fiction, essay, and film. All course materials are in English.

As a discipline, rhetoric is not only very old but also very young. It was born in ancient Greece in fifth century of B.C. China also has a long history of rhetoric. Chinese Rhetorical thought can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 B.C.). Confucius put forward Xiu Ci(rhetoric) first.nnChinese Rhetoric is a course which I gave to international students at Peking University more than 20 years ago. The course offers basic knowledge and fundamental theory of Chinese rhetoric comparatively. It contains basic concept of rhetoric, rhetorical means and methods and their functions, style and register, rhetorical law and principles, methods and skills about discourse construction and discourse comprehension, and the brief history of Chinese rhetoric studies.nnThis course tries to reveal the characteristics of Chinese rhetoric and Chinese culture from the cross-cultural vision. For example, as for metaphors, occidental people often use roses to highlight the beauty of a lady. In China, different flowers have different meanings when they are used as metaphors, such as peony, peach blossom, lotus, and etc. I try to have the students to grasp rhetorical law practically and comparatively. This course aims to improve students competence in cross cultural communication.

One of the most generative regions for medical anthropology inquiry in recent years has been Asia. This seminar is designed to introduce upper division undergraduates and graduate students to the methodological hurdles, representational challenges, and intellectual rewards of investigating the intersections of health, politics, and culture in contemporary China.

Functions of languages in Chinese culture and society, origin of the Chinese language, genetic relations with neighboring languages, development of dialects, language contacts, evolution of Chinese writing, language policies in Greater China. Prerequisite: one quarter of Chinese 1 or 1B or equivalent recommended.

This course examines the transformation of the images of Confucius (551-479 BCE) from his own time to the present day. Major topics include: Confucius and his rivals / critics, the making of Confucius the "Uncrowned King," his apotheosis as China's cultural symbol and civilization's greatest sage, and twists and turns in his modern fate. Comparisons will be made with the development of images of Socrates, Jesus, and other important cultural figures. NOTE: In order for course to count towards major or minor, undergrads must enroll in a minimum of 3 units or higher.

(Same as HISTORY 93. History majors and others taking 5 units, register for 193.) A survey of Chinese history from the 11th century to the collapse of the imperial state in 1911. Topics include absolutism, gentry society, popular culture, gender and sexuality, steppe nomads, the Jesuits in China, peasant rebellion, ethnic conflict, opium, and the impact of Western imperialism.

EALC students writing a Senior Capstone Essay who wish to do research with their adviser may enroll in this course for 1 unit, for one quarter. May be repeat for credit