Course Descriptions

ENG 3384

Empires of Asia

Ji-Young Um

MWF 9:00-10:20 a.m.

This course examines the cultural history of US imperialism in Asia throughout the 20th century including but not limited to the Philippines, Hawai’i and Pacific Islands, Korea, and Viet Nam. In particular, we’ll highlight works by Asian American/Asian diasporic writers and artists as they negotiate these histories of domination and resistance and consider the legacies of empire for today.

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