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CAST 318 - Seminar: American Orientalism


Semester Offered: First Semester
Credits (Range): 4 hours
Attribute: 4SS, CD, WR
Through readings and work on original research projects, students will study how ideas about ‘Orientals’ have shaped historical understandings of American identity, from the late eighteenth century onward. Topics of examination include: Chinese ‘coolies’ during Reconstruction; constructions of gender and sexual deviance; wartime representations of Asian enemies; Cold War origins of the Model Minority; revival of ‘Yellow Perilism’ in contemporary life.
Enrollment Limit: 15
Instructor: S. Lee
Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites & Notes:  Prior coursework in CAST or a related field strongly recommended.
Cross List Information This course is cross-listed with HIST 318


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