Discover Chinese Drama – Free Online Course
Explore the history of Chinese drama and the wonders of the famous play ‘The Injustice to Dou E’ in this free online course from the National Chiao Tung University.
Who is the course for?
This course is for anyone wishing to know more about the developlent of Chinese drama, the history of the Yuan period, or explore the performance of Zaju.
What topics will you cover?
The History and Definition of Chinese Drama
Development of Chinese Drama
The Characteristics of Yuan Zaju
Characters and Plot of Yuan Zaju
The Plot of The Injustice to Dou E
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…
Reflect on the meaning of justice through the study of Injustice to Dou E
Explore the historical background of Yuan Zaju
Compare the idea of justice of ancient China and other countries