In examining the edges of literary and cinematic mediums, the forms of expression in both mediums will be carefully analyzed. We will pose these basic but open-ended questions not as literary or film critics, but rather more as readers and viewers, in short, as the intended audience for these novels, memoirs and films. Thus, the course focus will be on primary, rather than secondary, sources and materials. Eric Liu, The Accidental Asian Notes of a Native Speaker. King-Kok Cheung, ed.
Discussion is essential for an understanding and appreciation of the literature.
Both verbal and written forms of expression are emphasized in class and on Online conversation. Oral reading of some passages will be highlighted to appreciate the language. In order to cover more ground, students will be assigned different selections to informally present to the class. The reading of literature is incomplete without the writing about one s understanding of the literature at a given moment. The appreciation of literature is incomplete without the experience of creating one s own voice.