English 101 - US Multiethnic Literatures

'This course examines African American, Asian American, Chicana/o-Latina/o and Native American literature and cultural politics. Examining the historical intersection of race, gender, and sexuality, we will explore themes of cultural identity, segregation and community formation, citizenship, labor, class, and family. Authors may include Toni Morrison, Danzy Senna, Josefina Lopez, Sherman Alexie, Junot Diaz, Jhumpa Lahiri, and Joy Kogawa.'

This course is limited to first-year students.