English 270: Asian American Literature – From Exclusion to Activism
Asian American literature parallels and interprets the history of Asians in America from Angel Island, Exclusion Acts, and Internment to the Asian American Movement and the Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1965. Along with a historical perspective, students in this course will also gain an understanding of Asian American literature as diverse and innovative. Students will read selected poetry, short stories, novels, and life writing balanced with critical texts addressing the political implications of the history and aesthetics of Asian American writing.
In this online course, students will discuss examples of films and popular culture as well as creative and critical texts by participating in a forum in real time. Along with the forum, students will be paired with peers for writing and reading support.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will augment their knowledge of how literature is organized by historical periods, genres, cultures, and cultural formations.
- Students will improve their ability to ask questions of and to read, analyze, and interpret complex literary texts, using relevant literary terminology critically and creatively.
- Students will improve their ability to express ideas by organizing, developing and supporting a description, analysis, or argument in written formats, within the conventions of academic writing.
- Students will produce a significant amount of writing such that the course fulfills the requirements of its mandatory W Focus designation (i.e., 4,000 words).
For inquiries about the course, email janetjg@hawaii.edu or call (808) 352-0074.