About
Fu-Sheng Wu is a Professor in the Department of World Languages and Cultures at the University of Utah, where he has served since 1995 (as Assistant Professor until 2002, Associate Professor until 2009, and Professor thereafter). His teaching and research focus on classical Chinese literature, poetry analysis, and historical cultural contexts.
- Primary Affiliation: University of Utah, Department of World Languages and Cultures
- Academic Timeline: Assistant Professor (1995-2002) → Associate Professor (2002-2009) → Professor (2009-present)
His research explores two major domains: panegyric poetry in imperial China and the aesthetics of decadence across dynastic periods. These interests manifest in both his publications and teaching activities, which consistently engage with classical Chinese texts and their cultural-historical frameworks.
Key scholarly contributions include:
- Written at Imperial Command (2008) - Analyzes political and literary dynamics of panegyric poetry
- The Poetics of Decadence (1998) - Comparative study of Southern Dynasties and Late Tang poetic traditions
Teaching activities from 2023-2025 show ongoing engagement with:
- Classical Chinese language and literature
- Traditional Chinese poetic patterns
- Special topics seminars in Chinese cultural studies
- Thesis supervision at the Master's level
