Designed to be of interest to anyone concerned with the study of American literature in China or anyone contemplating teaching there, this paper is an edited version of the taped transcript of a panel discussion among five Fulbright professors of American literature and American studies i China. The paper begins with brief, focused introductory comments by each of the five professors on some aspects of his experience of teaching American literature in China: Topics are as follows: (1) Selecting American Works for Study in China; (2) The Discussion Method; (3) Lecturing; (4) Critical Thinking; and (5) Creativity in the Literature Classroom. Following these introductory comments, the the transcript of the panel discussion, which includes remarks and questions from the audience, is presented. (SR)