EALC 2162 Gods and Heroes in Chinese Literature (in translation)

Name: Gods and Heroes in Chinese Literature (in translation)
Rating: 3.63 (32 reviews)

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
Level: Undergraduate
Offered: Periodically in the Spring

Catalog details

Satisfies core: Cultural Diversity

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Requirements fulfilled

Chinese: At least six credits in Chinese culture and literature (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
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 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sing-Chen Chiang
Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2022 · Official rating 3.89/5

Sections

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