ASN 170 Ghosts, Gods & Cyborgs in China
From ancient tales of ghosts and gods to the futuristic visions of cyborgs and artificial intelligence, this course will take you on a journey through China’s rich tradition of supernatural storytelling and science fiction. "Ghosts, Gods & Cyborgs in China" explores a wide range of Chinese literature, film, and television, from the classical era to contemporary popular culture. You will encounter demons and spirits in premodern texts, experience the haunting power of modern horror cinema, and venture into the speculative worlds of Chinese science fiction, where technology and humanity intersect in intriguing ways.