Reading Journal – What did I read this week? Ebrey, Patricia Buckley. The Inner Quarters: Marriage and the Lives of Chinese Women in the Sung Period “Chapter FIVE Dowries.” Berkeley: University of California Press, 1993. Summary This chapter was about the dowries that were given by a bride to a husband on their marriage, which often… Continue reading 5-15 Report for Week 7
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5-15 Report For Week 6
Reading Journal – What did I read this week? Jay, Jennifer W. “WU, Zetian.” In Berkshire Encyclopedia of China: Modern and Historic Views of the World’s Newest and Oldest Global Power, edited by Linsun Cheng. Berkshire Publishing Group, 2009. Summary This article told of the life of Wu Zetian in an easy-to-read, digestible format, specifically… Continue reading 5-15 Report For Week 6
~ First Reflection ~
Course Material Engagement So far in this semester, I have tried my best to go above and beyond with my engagement with the materials. I have been utilizing our class Hypothesis.is to make notes and memos for me to look back on during class so I can make engaging and thoughtful comments during class time.… Continue reading ~ First Reflection ~
5-15 Report For Week 5
Reading Journal – What did I read this week? Lan, Dong. “Chapter 2: Heroic Lineage: Military Women and Lady Knights-Errant in Premodern China.” In Mulan’s Legend and the Legacy in China and the United States. Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 2011. Summary This chapter shows the history of powerful, heroic women within Chinese literature and history, telling… Continue reading 5-15 Report For Week 5
Project/Portfolio Item!
I would like to focus on the archive of Chinese History, specifically the erasure/the lack of documentation of women in Chinese Historical items. For this project, I will bring in the stories of the Fu Hao, who did not become discovered until much later. I will also bring in the ideas we are learning in… Continue reading Project/Portfolio Item!
5-15 Report for Week 3
Reading Journal – What did I read this week? “Fu Hao, earliest female general, Shang Dynasty” Summary An article about a royal military leader, general, feudal vassal, and strong woman named Fu Hao. She was a militarist in Shang China, one of the only females to be one, which was written in oracle bones. Fu… Continue reading 5-15 Report for Week 3
5-15 Report for Week 2
The cult of Hu Tianbo The foot binding section “Betraying Big Brother: The Feminist Awakening in China” I was drawn to these three topics for many reasons. Last year, I took a class called Queer China with Dr. Miller, where I learned all about the LGBT presence throughout Chinese history. Going into this class, I… Continue reading 5-15 Report for Week 2
Cat :)
I chose this image of cats because of what it says, and also because of the cats themselves. I love cats, so I chose an image with multiple kittens, which look very cute in their positions. Also, I am a very optimistic person, and I always look for opportunities to be happy in any situation.
