Time Schedule:
Ann S. Anagnost
ANTH 444
Seattle Campus
Focuses on issues of representation and power in twentieth century China. Combines substantive information on modern Chinese society and culture with recent debates in social theory and the politics of representation. Major themes include Chinese nationalism, body politics, popular culture, and everyday practice. Offered: jointly with SISEA 444.
Class description
Students will get an understanding of modern Chinese politics and culture from the perspective of postcolonial and poststructuralist social theory, beginning with the early twentieth-century, the Maoist period, but with the major focus on the reform era 1976-present).
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
lecture/discussion
Recommended preparation
some background in Chinese history some experience in reading social theory
Class assignments and grading
short written essays
class participation in discussion how well the essays demonstrate thoughtful processing of course materials
