ENG 214 - Asian-American Literature

Institution:

Mt Hood Community College

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Description:

Credits 3 (3 Lecture Hrs/Wk) While reading materials written in a variety of genres by Chinese-, Japanese-, and Korean-Americans, students focus on how to define "Asian-American" and how to place the Asian-American experience intothe larger contexts of race and ethnicity and the promise of a liberal political democracy to incorporate "otherness" and tolerate diversity.Topics include racism, expatriation, immigration, the American dream, assimilation, hope, and individual and cultural autonomy. Offered at irregular intervals. Prerequisite: None. However, because of the writing required in this class, it is recommended that students score at the WR 121 level on the college placement exam (CPT) or have completed WR 101 or WR 115. Proficiency Needed: Reading, Writing.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mhcc.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 491-6422

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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