WLL 470 - Multiculturalism in Literature and Film

(3 units) CO10, CO13

Minority and ethnic groups through their literature, film, and other artistic expression. Topics may include race, class, cultural diversity, autonomy. (FLL 470 and WLL 470 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

Maximum units a student may earn: 6

Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. integrate and synthesize Core knowledge and thus be able to analyze complex moral, socio-political and cultural issues relating to heritage or minority groups in their homeland and the diaspora.
2. use advanced search strategies in library research databases and tools to find primary and secondary sources for the term paper.
3. integrate and synthesize results from course-related reading/materials/lectures/discussions in the term paper, film analysis, mid-term and final exam.
4. identify and analyze the various, changeable components of heritage or minority identity in the homeland and diaspora.

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