EALC2162

Gods and Heroes in Chinese Literature (in translation)

An examination, through illustrative readings in East Asian masterworks and through an accompanying analysis, of heroic and divine dimensions in the literary traditions of the major East Asian cultures and how the Far East understands the Divine and the Human, as well as how these interact on the battlefield, in the rise and fall of governments, and in the tensions between individual and society.

Course overview

Department
East Asian Languages and Civilizations
School
MCAS
Credits
3

Requirements fulfilled

  • University Core: Cultural Diversity (All undergraduates)

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Official evaluation summary

3.63 / 5

Based on 32 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Sing-chen L Chiang · Stokes Hall 141N TuTh 12:00 Noon-01:15PM · Offered