ENGL-27413 or 6 credit hours

Asian/North American Literatures and Culture

English · 3 hrs Lecture

Offered: Every Second Year

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ENGL-2741 prerequisites

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6 credit hours of First-Year English including ENGL-1001

ENGL-1000English 1A

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Description

This course introduces students to both canonical and non-canonical works by Asian/North American authors written in English (or translated to English). The similarities and differences in historical experiences and literary expressions of Asian/Canadians, Asian/Americans/ and Mexican/Asians may be addressed. Students explore themes including language, intergenerational conflict and trauma, migration, colonialism, colourism, and cultural nationalism through a variety of genres. The course may focus on a specific ethnic or racial community or it may be offered as a pan-Asian/North American survey.

Requisite courses

6 credit hours of First-Year English including ENGL-1001(6) or ENGL-1000(3) [prerequisite(s)].

Lecture

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