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=Welcome to //Man's Search For Meaning//=

America is seen as the land of opportunity for those seeking freedom, education and success; however, do those in search of the American ideal always find what they are looking for? This course will explore a number of texts which detail the immigrant experience in America throughout the 20th century. Select films will supplement our readings.

Texts for the course:

//The Joy Luck Club //-// //Amy Tan// The Namesake //-// Jhumpa Lahiri //The Kite Runner -// Khaled Hosseini //No-No Boy -// John Okada//

Course Requirements:

1. You will write an **essay** on each text. Essays will be worth **40%** of your final grade. I will try my best to return your essays within one week of the due date. I encourage everyone to conference with me to discuss your rough draft.

2. There will be announced and unannounced **quizzes** throughout the term. There will not be a set amount of quizzes; however, the quizzes will be worth **20%** of your final grade. Make sure you are completing the nightly reading assignments in order to prepare of the quizzes.

3. I expect everyone to contribute to class discussions. You **participation** will be worth **20%** of your grade. I normally give a participation grade each week. I also pay attention to group activities throughout the term.

4. On top of the reading assignments, you will be asked to complete **homework assignments**. Journal entries, reading responses, reading questions, etc. will count as homework grades. Homework is **20%** of your final grade.