College Bulletin 2014-2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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CHIN 081. Transcending the Mundane: Taoism in Chinese Literature and Culture
Chinese civilization has been imbued with Taoism for some 2.5 millennia, from popular belief and custom to intellectual and literary culture. In addition to consideration of the texts and contexts of both philosophical and religious Taoism, the class will examine the articulation and role of Taoism in Chinese literature and culture and the enduring implications of the Taoist ethos. All readings will be in English.
Prerequisite: One introductory course on Chinese culture or religion or permission of the instructor.
(Cross-listed as LITR 081CH )
1 credit.
Not offered 2014-2015.
http://www.swarthmore.edu/chinese
Modern Languages and Literatures: Chinese
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