Asian Historical Fiction

AY2015/2016 Semester 1

1. Introduction to basic theoretical approaches to studying historical fiction. 2. Examination and discussion of historical and cultural contexts in Asian historical fiction. 3. Examination and discussion of the major authors and works in Asian historical fiction; introduction of interdisciplinary research in literary studies. 4. Students will be expected to participate in class discussions. Each student will also write a literary analysis of about 1800 words related the materials assigned in class.