1000. Pathways to Asian American Studies

3.00 credits

Prerequisites: None

Grading Basis: Graded

Instructor: Na-Rae Kim

Keywords, themes, and career paths in Asian American Studies; critical and historical perspective on Asian diasporic peoples in the United States within a global framework. Topics may include popular culture, history, social justice, and activism. CA 1. CA 4.

2305. Modern Japanese Literature

Also offered as: ENGL 2305, JAPN 2305

3.00 credits

Prerequisites: ENGL 1007 or 1010 or 1011 or 2011

Instructor: Yohei Igarashi

Japanese literature across genres from 1868 to the present, studied in English translation. CA 1. CA 4-INT.

2530. Asian American Experience Since 1850

Survey of Asian American experiences in the United States since 1850. Responses by Asian Americans to both opportunities and discrimination.

3212. Asian American Literature

Literature, theatre, film about Asian American communities and culture in the United States from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. CA 4.

3282. Women in Chinese Literature and Film

Critical study of representations of women in Chinese film and literature from the early twentieth century to the present. Development of feminist movements in China and gender issues. Taught in English.

3531. Japanese Americans and World War II

The events leading to martial law and executive order 9066, the wartime experience of Japanese Americans, and national consequences. CA 1. CA 4.

3809. East Asia Since the Mid-Nineteenth Century

The reactions of East Asia to the Western threat, and the rise of Asian nationalism, communism, and fascism. Special attention to the tensions caused by the conflict of ideas.

3845. The Vietnam War

Origins, evolution, and aftermath of the Vietnamese conflict: the prewar history of colonialism, nationalism, communism, and anticommunism; the formation and development of the three main Vietnamese belligerents; American intervention; culture and politics in wartime Vietnam; escalation and de-escalation of the war; the postwar legacy. CA 1. CA 4 INT.

3998. Variable Topics

Prerequisites: Open to juniors or higher.

Instructor: Na-Rae Kim

4100. Experimental/Service Learning Seminar

Interdisciplinary examination of the history of social justice organizing in the U.S.; theories, strategies, and practice of community organizing movements such as those for immigration, environmental, reproductive, and racial justice. Includes practice in community organizing and political advocacy.

4999. Independent Study

Credits, not to exceed three per semester, and hours by arrangement. With a change of subject, this course may be repeated for credit.