Asian American Theatre (346-0-20)

Topic

War, Gender, and Memory in Asian American Performa

Instructors

Elizabeth W Son
847/467-0513
70 Arts Circle Drive, 5th floor, room #174
Office Hours: Tuesdays, 1-3pm

Meeting Info

Wirtz 235 Seminar Room 1: Mon, Wed 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

This course examines the history of US involvement in wars in Asia and the Pacific alongside Asian American cultural productions that emerged in response to colonialism, war, militarization, internment, and migration. Our objective is to understand how theatre, performance art, story cloths, memorials, and films are critical storytelling practices in engaging with the legacies of wartime violence. We will also explore the relationship between gender and memory, particularly how women draw on memory to make political claims and to articulate silenced histories through embodied practices.

Registration Requirements

Pre-reg: Theatre maj/min only
Open to all undergraduates during regular registration

Class Materials (Required)

Course packet $26-50

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: This class is open to theatre students only until the end of pre-registration, after which time enrollment will be open to everyone who has taken the prerequisites