This reading seminar will focus on sexuality in Chinese history. We will engage with theoretical works as well as empirical studies. What is historically specific about sexual identities, sexual acts, and the discourses and technologies of sex in China? How does the concept of "China" itself relate to sexuality? The goal of the course is to provide students with a basic framework for pursuing additional research, as well as for comprehensive field preparations in these areas. This course will be offered as a joint undergraduate/graduate course with HIS485H1 in the 2024-25 academic year.