Asian American Studies

Catalog description

Are you captivated by the stories, histories and experiences of Asian Americans? Do you want to learn about their cultures, struggles, and accomplishments? This course examines the variety and complexity of Asian Americans through literature, poetry, film, essays, photography, music, and web-based presences. Specific course topics, as arranged by the instructor, include the Japanese American internment, the literature of popular culture of the Vietnam War, Asian American graphic narratives, transnational adoption, and food and culture.