ENGLISH L221 - Intro to Asian American Literature #13021

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University of Massachusetts-Boston

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TT 11:00 IWANAGA DISTRIBUTION I: P DIVERSITY U.S. What is unique (or universal) about the writing of Asian American authors Can or should a distinction be made between American literature and Asian American literature in particular Students will be asked to keep those questions in mind as they read texts by authors who trace their ancestry to East, South East, and South Asia. Relevant historical contexts will be considered, including the internment of Japanese-American citizens during World War II. My hope is that students who take this course will not only enjoy literature they might otherwise overlook, but also gain a greater awareness of the forces that have shaped and continue to shape the formation of their own identities (whether or not they are of Asian descent) and the identity of America itself.

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3.00

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Lecture

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www.umb.edu

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(617) 287-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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