Chinese Literature
Introductory Course (suitable for beginner to intermediate students)

Literature reflects the spirit and character of a nation and its people.  Join us on this fascinating journey into 3000 years of Chinese history and culture as revealed through the country's most-treasured classics.  These works are a crossroads for nearly every academic discipline, from history to psychology, politics to religion, sociology to anthropology.  Our exploration will take us from China's ancient mythology (the Creation, Pan Gu, Fu Xi and Nv Wa, Archer Yi) and cosmology (yin and yang, etc), into the Confucian era and the origins of Taoism through the work of Laozi.  From there, we will delve into ancient poetry (Book of Songs, Qu Yuan, and others), Tang Poetry (Li Bai, Du Fu, Wan Wei), and then into the great novels (Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Journey to the West, and Dream of the Red Chamber).  Finally, we will review the modern and contemporary works of such literary giants as Lu Xun.  China's rich literary heritage abounds with mythological, religious, and philosophical works, poetry, fiction, drama, and fascinating essays.  Come and join us as these treasures unfold before our very eyes, revealing all of the intrigue and mystery of China from ancient times to the modern day, resplendent with the passion and beauty of a truly magnificent culture.  This is a survey course intended to introduce all of the major works, movements, and developments in Chinese literary history in a way that is easily understandable and manageable for the layperson.  Thus, we will examine excerpts from major works for discussion in order to well position you for further reading and independent study.

Course Title: Chinese Literature
Tuition Fee: RMB 3200

Spring Session 2013: March 7th to May 11th

Section A: Thursday evenings (6:30 PM - 9:00 PM)   Registration Closed
10 weeks from March 7th to May 9th (Course Code: CT103)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section B: Saturday mornings (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)   Registration Closed
10 weeks from March 9th to May 11th (Course Code: CT104)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section C: Saturday afternoons (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)   Registration Closed
10 weeks from March 9th to May 11th (Course Code: CT105)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Fall Session 2013: October 10th to December 14th

Section A: Thursday evenings (6:30 PM - 9:00 PM)   Registration Closed
10 weeks from October 10th to December 12th (Course Code: CT103)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section B: Saturday mornings (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)   Registration Closed
10 weeks from October 12th to December 14th (Course Code: CT104)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section C: Saturday afternoons (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)   Registration Closed
10 weeks from October 12th to December 14th (Course Code: CT105)
Location: ELC Learning Center

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Registration Procedure:
First register online to reserve your place.  You will receive a confirmation email with further details and instructions.  Payment must be made on site at the ELC Learning Center during the payment dates shown below (you can come in person or send someone).

Tuition fee payment for the Fall Session 2013 will take place Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, September 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th.  The payment hours are 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  Payments will be received in the Registration Office at the ELC Learning Center.  Payment must be received on time to complete your enrollment and maintain your reservation in the class(es) for which you have registered.

Register early to reserve your place, as many classes fill up quickly.  If the course for which you are registered does not reach the minimum enrollment requirement, you will be notified of the cancellation before the payment dates.  As such, we receive payments only for courses which are proceeding as scheduled.  Please note, we do not offer trial lessons or discounts of any kind.  Refund Policy: No refunds will be issued after the start of the term.