GWST 245 - Arab and Muslim Experiences in the United States (3)

This course introduces students to Arab and Muslim experiences in the U.S. via the study of literature, film, and art created by Arab and Muslim Americans. The course takes a historical approach and looks at texts that concern major historical events in Arab and Muslim American history. It will discuss how Arab and Muslim artists and writers are responding to and refusing racism and Orientalism while challenging gendered, sexual, and cultural norms within their communities. Recommended Preparation: GWST 100 or AMST 200 or GLBL 100.

Grading: Graded/Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
Course ID: 102622
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Arts and Humanities (GEP), Culture (GEP)
Also Listed As: AMST 245