<p>Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Examination of modern Chinese popular culture in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and overseas Chinese communities. From fiction to film, music to MTV, and cartoons to karaoke, probing of popular as it has manifested itself in Chinese societies and tracing of its development over last century. P/NP or letter grading.</p>

Chinese

Combining rigorous, inclusive pedagogy with opportunities for co-curricular activities—including research, internships, and community engagement—the College provides students with diverse learning experiences that helps them thrive, become critical thinkers, and transform society.

College of Letters and Science

The department offers a wide range of courses in the languages, literatures, religions, and cultural heritage of China, Japan, and Korea, as well as South and Southeast Asia.

Asian Languages and Cultures

General Education — Social Analysis (Society & Culture)

General Education — Visual & Performance Arts Analysis & Practice (Arts & Humanities)

General Education — Literacy & Cultural Analysis (Arts & Humanities)

General Catalog

Popular Culture in Modern Chinese Societies

CHIN 40

5 units