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Race and Gender in Asian America >> Content Detail



Syllabus



Syllabus



Course Description


In this seminar we will examine various issues related to the intersection of race and gender in Asian America, starting with the nineteenth century, but focusing on contemporary issues. Topics to be covered may include racial and gender discourse, the stereotyping of Asian American women and men in the media, Asian American masculinity, Asian American feminisms and their relation to mainstream American feminism, the debate between feminism and ethnic nationalism, gay and lesbian identity, class and labor issues, domestic violence, interracial dating and marriage, and multiracial identity.



Grading



ACTIVITIESPERCENTAGES
Class Participation30%
Final Project40%
Oral Presentations10%
Bibliography / Proposal20%



Attendance


Attendance at every class is mandatory. I expect students to have completed the readings and be prepared to participate actively in discussion. No unexcused absences.

No class absence, except in cases of illness, or family emergency. Please inform me in advance.



Extensions


No extensions are given except in cases of illness or family emergencies.



Calendar



WEEK #TOPICSKEY DATES
1Introduction

Film: Slaying the Dragon
I: Images and Counter-Images
2Early Immigration / Early Images
3Early Asian American Cultural Criticism: Cultural Nationalism vs. Feminism
4Early Asian American Cultural Criticism: Cultural Nationalism vs. Feminism (cont.)
II: Contemporary Issues and Activism
5Between Black and White?Choose groups for final project, brainstorm project ideas
6Global Capitalism and Labor MigrationLibrary workshop
7Asian American Activism: Feminist Issues / Queer Issues
8Negotiating Gender Ideology in Diasporic Communities

Film: My Son the Fanatic
Project proposals and bibliographies due, proposal presentations

Open workday for group projects
9Negotiating Gender Ideology in Diasporic Communities (cont.)
III: Interracial Intimacy and Multiracial Identity
10Interracial Marriage - Historical PerspectivesContributions to class archive due
11Contemporary Perspectives / Multiracial Issues

Film: Chasing Daybreak
Articles from class archive
12Multiracial Issues (cont.)Student presentations
13Student PresentationsStudent presentations (cont.)

Open workday for group projects
14ConclusionFinal group projects due, class party

 








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