A variable-topic course in Asian American Literature emphasizing critical thinking, historical awareness, and multicultural participation.
The reading workload appears manageable, as one reviewer noted they could have skipped reading without penalty, though lectures provide necessary context.
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Timothy Yu selects engaging texts and explains materials and context well in lectures. He makes essay expectations very clear, and the workload allows students to potentially skip reading while still succeeding.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.85 GPA, 90.9% A/AB (n=33 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.74 GPA, 93.9% A/AB (n=33 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.74 GPA, 97.1% A/AB (n=35 letter grades).
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=32 letter grades).
PAUL TRAN is recorded teaching in Fall 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
TIMOTHY YU is recorded teaching in Spring 2015, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 21 / 35 | 0 |
| LEC 002 | Classroom Instruction | 10 / 15 | 0 |
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 14 / 35 | 0 |
| LEC 002 | Classroom Instruction | 10 / 20 | 0 |
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Timothy Yu's class offers engaging texts and clear lecture explanations, with well-defined essay expectations, making it a recommended course for students interested in Asian American science fiction.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.74 GPA, 93.9% A/AB (n=33 letter grades); Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=32 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.74 GPA, 97.1% A/AB (n=35 letter grades).
The reading workload appears manageable, as one reviewer noted they could have skipped reading without penalty, though lectures provide necessary context.
Students appreciate the clear expectations for essays and the instructor's ability to explain materials and their context effectively during lectures.
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Topic in Asian American Literature
Recorded 2026-09-07Asian Americans and Sci Fi
Recorded 2026-09-07Asian Am Creative Writing Wrk
Recorded 2026-09-07Topic in Asian American Literature
Recorded 2026-09-07Asian Americans and Sci Fi
Recorded 2026-09-07Asian Am Creative Writing Wrk
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