MUS 232 CHINESE MUSIC AND THEATER
Tracing the history of early Chinese theater, the course follows the rise of Cantonese opera in the context of outmigration from China’s Pearl River delta. Course materials include classic texts on opera and ritual, readings in cultural studies and history, and a film adaptation of The Flower Princess, a Cantonese opera by Tong Dik Sang. The course is designed for students interested in music, East Asian studies, and studies of migration and diaspora. No prior musical experience is required.
Cross Listed Courses
This is the same course as
EAS 232.
Enrollment Limit
Enrollment limited to 28 students.
Attributes
MOIE