HIST 318 - American Orientalism

FC SSCI CD

4 credits
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.
Prerequisites & Notes: Prior coursework in CAST or a related field strongly recommended.
This course is cross-listed with CAST 318