ASAM 32
Vietnamese Literature from Traditional to Asian American Expressions
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the humanities and Asian American Studies through a diasporic perspective on Vietnamese and Vietnamese American literature. Students will explore traditional and modern literature, including exile writings by Vietnamese immigrants leading to Vietnamese American expressions. The course will focus on several major themes in literature: colonization, war and representations of Southeast Asians, and the migration experience. Students will develop a historical and aesthetic understanding of Vietnamese and Vietnamese American creative expressions.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13997 | ASAM 32 | 60Z | ······· | TBA-TBA | Michelle Dinh | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-06-29 to 2026-08-07.
Footnote:
ASAM D032.60Z: Fully ONLINE. This class does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382 . The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .
Class Materials
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Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Formerly
- (Formerly INTL D011.)
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.