CHIN 328 - Asian American Women Writers

Institution:

George Mason University

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Description:

Credits: 3 Introduction to selected works by female writers of Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Japanese, and Korean descent. Analyzes themes, form, style, language, and structure of a variety of works, mainly novels and short stories. Assesses role and significance of writings as part of ethnic American and women's literature by exploring questions of identity formation and disintegration, and how they are rooted in gender, social status, ethnicity, community, geography, and generational conflict. Notes Knowledge of Asian languages not required. Course work in English. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gmu.edu

Phone Number:

(703) 993-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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