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.
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.