AMST 365 - Asian American Fictions

(3.00)

In this course, we will examine contemporary literary fiction about Asian Americans to learn about the persistent fictions that shape Asian American identities in the United States. Students will engage with literary fiction, literary review, film, and theory in Asian American studies to help us contextualize our readings of canonical Asian American literary texts. We will explore the relationships between critical moments in Asian American cultural production and Asian American identity formation. Recommended Course Preparation:One lower-level social sciences or humanities course focused on American society or culture.

Course ID: 102099
Consent: Instructor Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Arts and Humanities (GEP), Culture (GEP)