Advanced Topics in Social and Cultural Analysis (303-0-20)
Topic
South Asian American Cultures
Instructors
Shalini Shankar
847/467-1638
1810 Hinman Ave., Room #212, EV Campus
I am a professor of Anthropology and Asian American Studies and have been teaching at NU since 2007. I focus on race, ethnicity, language, youth, media, advertising, and consumption in Asian diasporas.
Meeting Info
Locy Hall 111: Tues, Thurs 11:00AM - 12:20PM
Overview of class
South Asian American cultures will introduce students to the social and linguistic lives of migrants from the Indian subcontinent to the US. Focusing on post-1965 communities, we will examine what it means to be South Asian American from the perspective of race, caste, class, religion, gender, and nationality. Areas of focus include: politics of space and place; cultural production and appropriation; language use and expressive culture; politics and the War on Terror; and solidarities against marginalization and oppression.
Learning Objectives
Students will gain a broader understanding of the South Asian diaspora as well as learn social science and humanities approaches to concepts of race, class, gender, culture, and language, among other topics. They will refine their skills in essay writing, presentations, fieldwork, and group project work.
Class Materials (Required)
Please contact instructor for a full list of materials for this course
Class Notes
No P/N option
Attendance is required at first class
Class Attributes
Social & Behavioral Sciences Distro Area