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Title:: Doctoral Dissertations on Yuan Drama in the English-speakingWorld(1952—2011): Research Characteristics, Methods and Significance

Keywords:: English-speaking world; studies on Yuan drama; doctoral dissertations; characteristics and methods; significance and value

Abstract:: As an integral part of studies on Yuan drama in the English-speaking world, abundant doctoral dissertations are characterized by their rich and original research contents, scientific demonstrations, and multidimensional and unique research methods. These dissertations have greatly enriched Yuan drama’s internal literary and aesthetic connotations, as well as its external cultural and artistic tension. On this basis, they will definitely further expand the vision of studies on Yuan drama in China, thus generating more academic thoughts and theoretical resources. From this perspective, we can say that doctoral dissertations on Yuan drama in the English-speaking world are of great academic significance. Hence, we should systematically analyze their research contents, characteristics, methods and conclusions, so as to explore their value based on differences arising from the comparison between China and western countries. Only on this condition can we better understand and complement each other, leading to a vast space for diversified and dynamic studies on Yuan drama both at home and abroad in the new era.