AMST 375 - Studies in Asian American Culture

(3.00)

This course surveys salient topics and debates in Asian American cultural studies. The course begins with historical information on patterns of immigration for various Asian immigrant groups, but our main focus will be to explore the cultural contributions of Asians in the U.S. through literature and film. We will explore the role of cultural expression and artistic representation in Asian American attempts to establish a sense of belonging and cultural presence in the U.S. Recommended Course Preparation: One lower-level social sciences or humanities course focused on American society or culture.

Components: Lecture