Course Outline of Record Los Medanos College 2700 East Leland Road Pittsburg CA 94565 (925) 439-2181 Course Title: Introduction to Asian America LiteratureSubject Area/Course Number: ENGL-128 New Course OR Existing Course Instructor(s)/Author(s): Joellen Hiltbrand Subject Area/Course No.: ENGL-128 Units: 3 Course Name/Title: Introduction to Asian American Literature Discipline(s): English Pre-Requisite(s): None Co-Requisite(s): None Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL-090 Catalog Description: This course is an introduction to Asian-American literature. It focuses on particular contexts and theoretical issues that have informed the study of Asian-American literature. Students will read from literature written by authors of various Asian American ethnic groups. They will be introduced to the unique history and thematic concerns of Asian American authors, as well as to the contexts in which this literature has been written. Students will also be introduced to the historical experience of Asian immigrants in the United States, and learn to connect literature to its historical and social context. Schedule Description: Asian American culture has a long and rich history in the United States. Come discover the complexity of Asian American experience as revealed in work written by Chinese American, Japanese American, Filipino American, Indian American and Vietnamese American authors. The "Asian American" identity is informed by individual and cultural differences, and is reshaped by each generation. We will explore this diversity in our readings and discussions over the course of the semester. Our topics will include: generational differences within Asian American cultures, Asian Americans and popular culture; the impact of World War II; and how Asian Americans deal with issues of cultural continuity in the face of the larger American society. Hours/Mode of Instruction: Lecture 54 Lab Composition Activity Total Hours 54 (Total for course) Credit Credit Degree Applicable (DA) Grading Pass/No Pass (P/NP) Repeatability 0 Credit Non-Degree (NDA) Letter (LR) 1 (If Non-Credit desired, contact Dean.) Student Choice (SC) 2 3 Please apply for: LMC General Education Requirement and/or Competency & Graduation Requirement(s): Humanities and Ethnic and Multicultural Studies Transfer to: CSU UC IGETC LDTP Course is Baccalaureate Level: Yes No Page 1 of 13 Course Outline of Record Los Medanos College 2700 East Leland Road Pittsburg CA 94565 (925) 439-2181 Course Title: Introduction to Asian America LiteratureSubject Area/Course Number: ENGL-128 Signatures: Department Chair Date Librarian Date Dean/Sr. Dean Date Curriculum Committee Chair Date President/Designee Date CCCCD Approval Date (Board or Chancellor's Office) Date For Curriculum Committee Use only: STAND ALONE COURSE: YES NO FOR OFFICE OF INSTRUCTION ONLY. 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Code/Name:_______________ T.O.P.s Code: _____________ Crossover course 1/ 2: _____________ ESL Class: ____Yes / No___________ DSPS Class: ____Yes / No_____ Coop Work Exp: ___Yes / No_____ Class Code A Liberal Arts & Sciences SAM Code A Apprenticeship Remediation Level B Basic Skills B Developmental Preparatory B Advanced Occupational NBS Not Basic Skills C Adult/Secondary Basic Education C Clearly Occupational D Personal Development/Survival D Possibly Occupational E For Substantially Handicapped E* Non-Occupational F Parenting/Family Support F Transfer, Non-Occupational G Community/Civic Development *Additional criteria needed H General and Cultural 1 One level below transfer I Career/Technical Education 2 Two levels below transfer J Workforce Preparation Enhanced 3 Three levels below transfer K Other non-credit enhanced Not eligible for enhanced Course approved by Curriculum Committee as Baccalaureate Level: _Yes / No_ LMC GE or Competency Requirement Approved by the Curriculum Committee: _________________ Page 2 of 13 Course Outline of Record Los Medanos College 2700 East Leland Road Pittsburg CA 94565 (925) 439-2181 Course Title: Introduction to Asian America LiteratureSubject Area/Course Number: ENGL-128 Institutional Student Learning Outcomes General Education SLOs (Recommended by GE Committee) At the completion of the LMC general education program, a student will: 1. Read critically and communicate effectively as a writer and speaker. 2. Understand connections among disciplines and apply interdisciplinary approaches to problem solving. 3. Think critically and creatively 4. Consider the ethical implications inherent in knowledge, decision-making and action. 5. Possess a worldview informed by diverse social, multicultural and global perspectives. Occupational Education SLOs (Recommended by Occupational Education Committee) At the completion of the LMC occupational certificate or degree, a student will: 1. Be academically prepared to obtain an entry-level or a mid-level position in their industry. 2. Apply critical thinking to research, evaluate, analyze and synthesize information. 3. Demonstrate strong communication skills (written and/or oral) and interpersonal skills (customer service and team work). 4. Appropriately apply industry materials and technology. 5. Demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to take and pass certification exams for career advancement in their industry. Developmental Education SLOs (Recommended by Developmental Education Committee) At the completion of the LMC Developmental Education Program, a student will: 1. Demonstrate the skills necessary for the first transfer level courses in English and Math or for the English and Math competencies for the Certificate of Achievement. 2. Think critically to construct meaning and solve problems. 3. Read with comprehension. 4. Communicate effectively both in writing and orally. 5. Demonstrate the characteristics, habits, and attitudes of an effective learner. Student Services SLOs 1. LMC students will demonstrate proficiency in the use of college on-line services. 2. LMC students will demonstrate proficiency in self-advocacy. Library and Learning Support Services SLOs LMC students utilizing various Library and Learning Support Services will: 1. Access and effectively utilize available campus Library and Learning Support Services. 2. Apply knowledge learned and competencies gained from using Library and Learning Support Services to academic coursework and assignments. 3. Demonstrate information competency skills needed to meet the research demands of academic course work and life long learning. None of the Above Page 3 of 13 Course Outline of Record Los Medanos College 2700 East Leland Road Pittsburg CA 94565 (925) 439-2181 Course Title: Introduction to Asian America LiteratureSubject Area/Course Number: ENGL-128 Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) English/ESL Department PSLOs: 1. Read independently for a variety of purposes in college-level materials. 2. Read using a critical thinking, problem-solving approach. 3. Respond coherently to text in critical, creative and personal ways. 4. Write logical, coherent, developed academic essays. 5. Use writing independently as a tool for learning and communicating. 6. Engage in writing as a recursive process. 7. Observe, monitor and evaluate strengths and weaknesses, then apply feedback to improve skills and learning. 8. Use college resources to expand learning effectiveness. Course-Level Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs): 1. Read critically a variety of texts from literature written by Asian American authors; communicate effectively as a writer and speaker, analyzing and synthesizing these works. (PSLO 1, 3, 4, 5; GESLO 1, 3, 5) 2. Think critically and creatively about the themes represented in Asian American literature, including themes of identity, family, gender/sexuality, race/ethnicity, assimilation and culture. (PSLO 1, 2, 3; GESLO 1, 3, 4, 5) 3. Investigate issues of race and class as they impact Asian American experience and evaluate ethical implications of how different Asian American groups have been discriminated against from entry into United States through the present. (PSLO 1, 2, 3; GESLO 1-5) 4. Identify and analyze the political and historical context of different Asian American groups’ experiences in the United States and the connection between those histories and the themes found in literature written by individual Asian American authors. (PSLO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; GESLO 1-5) Assessments: Written Quizzes Oral Report/Class Essays/ Multi- Final Exam Assignments: Discussions media projects Journals, Reading Responses CSLO 1 X X X X X CSLO 2 X X X X X CSLO 3 X X X X CSLO 4 X X X X Page 4 of 13 Course Outline of Record Los Medanos College 2700 East Leland Road Pittsburg CA 94565 (925) 439-2181 Course Title: Introduction to Asian America LiteratureSubject Area/Course Number: ENGL-128 CSLO 1: Read critically a variety of texts from literature written by Asian American authors; communicate effectively as a writer and speaker, analyzing and synthesizing these works. Written Assignments: In weekly journals, reading responses, and other short writing assignments, students will have opportunities to respond to, analyze, and make connections between texts written by Asian American authors, thus demonstrating their comprehension of the texts. Rationale: Assess students’ comprehension of material and skill in making connections between historical contexts and/or their personal experiences. Oral Reports/Class Discussions: In class discussions as well as more formal oral reports, students