CHIN 107 - Knight Errant in Chinese Film & Literature

First Semester.  How did kung fu films become the most popular forms of entertainment in East Asia? This course explores the literary and cinematic conventions of knight-errant (wuxia) films and fiction in China, tracing their trajectory from classical sources to contemporary Hong Kong and China. Through this genre one may gain a unique vista to the ideological inner workings of manhood, friendship, gender, nationalism, and enlightenment. Students will develop skills in analyzing literary and filmic texts.

Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment Limit: 30

Mr. Tsai

Credits: 3