ASN 3060 Chinese Popular Culture

This course examines the Chinese culture made and consumed by ordinary Chinese people, and analyzes how some of the critical Chinese ideological, political, social, and cultural factors are shaped in popular culture. We discuss popular belief systems, popular religions and religious activities, domestic and communal rituals and customs, various forms of popular performance, folk literature, and material culture. We also look at contemporary Chinese popular culture including arts, film, television, and music. These subjects are studied through both written and visual documentation. Taught in English. Cross Listed Course(s): CHIN 3020
Credits: 3.0