Modern Chinese Women Writers

In this seminar, we will read selected short stories to introduce five modern Chinese women writers: Xiao Hong, Ding Ling, Eileen Chang, Fan Yusu, and Wang Anyi. Class meetings will include a lecture component that situates the text in modern Chinese cultural history as well as a discussion component in which participants will be invited to share their insights and interpretations of the story. The seminar aims to familiarize participants with twentieth-century Chinese history—with a focus on understanding evolving perspectives on gender, power, and womanhood—through literature. Besides equipping educators with the context necessary to introduce Chinese women writers in their classrooms, the class also offers an opportunity for individuals to expand their cultural horizons and diversify their libraries by reading in translation.

• • Starts:
  • November 10, 2026
• • Ends:
  • December 8, 2026
• • Time Detail:
  • Tuesdays, 4-6pm (PT)
• • Learning Format:
  • Online
• • Type of Course:
  • Seminars & Short Courses
• • Offered to:
  • All States
• • Registration and Info:

  • This program is free and open to current, in-service K-12 educators of all grades and subjects. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out at earc@uw.edu.