ASIA AM 125
Transpacific Literature and Theory
Description: Seminar, three hours. Requisite: course 10, 10W, 20, 20W, 30, 30W, 40, 40W, 50, or 50W. In-depth analysis of Asian American and Pacific Islander novels and poetry in transpacific framework. Critical examination of how Asia, Americas, and Pacific Islands are linked through shared histories of U.S. imperialism, Asian migration, and indigenous sovereignty. P/NP or letter grading.
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Winter 2021 - Professor Gandhi is one of my favorite professors in my time at UCLA. She's very kind while also truly listening to what everyone contributes to the discussion. The class was a 3 hour seminar, but I never felt like zoning out which still amazes me in the age of UC Zoom. She made the most of the discussion based format, switching between lectures and 3-5 person breakout rooms. The first breakout room was a fun icebreaker that got us talking. She then lectured and we talked as a class (about 10 people in my class). Halfway through class was a 15 minute break and then we did stretches together on Zoom it was wholesome :-) Second half of class we did an activity together and presented what we discussed. The final project was a big part of the grade, including small assignments earlier on that prepare you for it. I opted to write a short story but you can also do a paper. The weekly readings are interesting and though they can be long, you can still get by if you miss some or don't read the whole thing. We also did a short response on them each week before class, and she would cite our answers in class to get a discussion going. That really helped me keep up with the readings. I learned so much about indigeneity, colonialism & imperalism in the Pacific from the perspectives of Pacific Islander writers and scholars. Things I'd not really be exposed to otherwise, and frankly everyone should learn about. There was also a really cool bond in our group and we still keep in touch. Don't hesitate and take Professor Gandhi's class!
Winter 2021 - Professor Gandhi is one of my favorite professors in my time at UCLA. She's very kind while also truly listening to what everyone contributes to the discussion. The class was a 3 hour seminar, but I never felt like zoning out which still amazes me in the age of UC Zoom. She made the most of the discussion based format, switching between lectures and 3-5 person breakout rooms. The first breakout room was a fun icebreaker that got us talking. She then lectured and we talked as a class (about 10 people in my class). Halfway through class was a 15 minute break and then we did stretches together on Zoom it was wholesome :-) Second half of class we did an activity together and presented what we discussed. The final project was a big part of the grade, including small assignments earlier on that prepare you for it. I opted to write a short story but you can also do a paper. The weekly readings are interesting and though they can be long, you can still get by if you miss some or don't read the whole thing. We also did a short response on them each week before class, and she would cite our answers in class to get a discussion going. That really helped me keep up with the readings. I learned so much about indigeneity, colonialism & imperalism in the Pacific from the perspectives of Pacific Islander writers and scholars. Things I'd not really be exposed to otherwise, and frankly everyone should learn about. There was also a really cool bond in our group and we still keep in touch. Don't hesitate and take Professor Gandhi's class!
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