Making History: In this class we will examine and evaluate contemporary American fiction (literature and film) that engages, complicates, and often contests official histories of the US “Cold War,” hot wars in Asia (eg., Vietnam and Iraq) and the impact of big business (eg., in food, energy, and finance) on public well-being. Active participation, short responses to required readings and a final (7-8 page) page paper are required.
Texts: Doctorow, The Book of Daniel; Viramontes, Under the Feet of Jesus; Ozeki, My Year of Meats; course packet.