Description
[cross-listed with SOC 3412; G/C; Asian Studies minor] This course will trace the development of Asian American Literature by exploring literary texts written from the beginning of the 20th century to the present. Readings for this class will include novels, short stories, essays and poetry written by Asian American writers from diverse backgrounds. The class will examine how different literary forms of representation inform the construction of Asian American identities. We will look closely at the historical, political and social contexts that have shaped the diverse Asian American literary tradition. Through the various literary works of Asian American authors, the class will explore issues such as immigration, racial intolerance, assimilation, the Asian diaspora, and the intersection of gender inequality and cultural hegemony.