Asian American Literature

Catalog description

Studies literary works by Asian American authors whose works are fundamental to American literature. Considers Asian American texts, which may include folklore, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and graphic novels. Analyzes texts’ historical, cultural, geographical, and political contexts. Prioritizes Asian American experience, worldview, and intellectual traditions in the study of their literature. Prerequisite/concurrent: WR 121 or WR 121Z. Audit available.