Explores major themes and texts in Asian American Literature and provides an overview of the foundations and the possible futures of the field. Introduces the role literature plays in creating and maintaining a pan-Asian political label. Presents the Vietnam War as a watershed moment to discuss the many shifts within the field, such as the emergence of Southeast Asian American writers and the rise of Gender Studies.

1 unit — Lo

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Spring 2023	Block 6	Introduction to Asian American Literature	Aline Lo	Palmer Hall 119	25 / 14	06/07/2023
Spring 2024	Block 6	Introduction to Asian American Literature	Aline Lo	TBA	25 / 25	06/07/2023