Seminar, three hours. Exploration of Chinese drama and theater culture from 13th century to early 20th century. Selected topics on dramatic literature and theater culture in relation to print publishing, popular culture, and political and social changes of late imperial China. Students propose an independent research project on completion of course 245A and develop it into a research paper on completion of 245B. In Progress grading (credit to be given only on completion of course 245B).