Spring 2023 East Asian UN3114 section 001

Chinese Theater and Drama Traditions

Chinese Theater/Drama

Call Number 15053
Day & Time
Location
M 12:10pm-2:00pm
317 Hamilton Hall
Points 4
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Allison E Bernard
Type SEMINAR
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description

This course explores the world of Chinese theater: where a heroine is resurrected through the power of love, a filial son saves his mother from underworld torment, and stalwart workers fight for revolution. Examining texts in many genres/forms-from the 16th century romantic drama The Peony Pavilion to the 20th century revolutionary opera The Red Lantern - we investigate the versatility of Chinese drama to encompass politics, history, social movements, and human emotions. Connecting texts to stage practice, we explore gender fluidity in performance, theories of theater, "star culture," and cross-cultural work.

Web Site Vergil
Department East Asian Languages and Cultures
Enrollment 16 students (15 max) as of 10:06AM Sunday, April 28, 2024
Status Full
Subject East Asian
Number UN3114
Section 001
Division Interfaculty
Campus Morningside
Section key 20231EAAS3114W001