Overview of Asian American theater and its political and artistic achievements, from foundational Asian American theater companies and playwrights to contemporary performance artists. Issues addressed include race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, and intergenerational conflict.

Prerequisites: Upper-division standing.

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Units

Letter

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
GEs Ethnicity
Jessica Nakamura
4.8
6 reviews

Lecture

PHELP1260
T R
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
30 / 30 Full
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AS AM 125 Nakamura J C Winter 2023 Total: 26
AS AM 125 Nakamura J C Fall 2020 Total: 31
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4.8
THTR2B . 11 Months Ago

Easy class if you write down everything presented on slides during lecture. Make sure to at least read the plays. readings that provide background on a performance aren't as important. Try to relate what is learned in lecture to how it is exhibited in the reading. Make sure to do all the assignments as they can be easy to forget to do.

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THTR2B . 1 Year, 1 Day Ago

Dr. Nakamura is so friendly and sweet. The content of the course that is covered is also very interesting. There is A LOT of reading to be done in order to get a good grade in the class but most of the reading is quite interesting. Short quizzes every week, midterm essay, and the final were not that bad though! Highly recommend her and this course!

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THTR188D . 2 Years Ago

Mrs.Nakamura is very passionate about theater and really cares about her students.The class felt like a huge discussion where you go over readings. There was light homework and a few easy in class quizzes. Overall this was an easy A class that I enjoyed. Take her if you can!!

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THTRW2B . 2 Years Ago

Dr. Nakamura's lectures were very clear and she was extremely helpful during office hours. Although there is a lot of reading needed to be done to be successful on the quizzes, but they are not difficult reads. Two essays were the majority of the grade, so doing good on those is the goal.

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THTR2B . 3 Years Ago

Professor Nakamura is so nice and seems to really enjoy the topics she teaches about. In THTR 2B, you cover a lot of unique area of history not normally covered in a general history course, which is interesting. Basically in the online version you read a play and watch her lecture videos each week. Main assignments are short quizzes/short write-ups

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THTR2B . 4 Years Ago

Dr. Nakamura is sweet and truly cares about her students. Took this class as a GE and it was a breeze as long as you do the work. The weekly intro videos are important because that's when you find out which things to focus on when doing readings/watch documentaries

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24.8% A
AS AM 137
45 / 45 Full
Multiethnic Asian Americans
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M W
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
33.7% A
AS AM 152
45 / 45 Full
Environmental Entanglements in Asian America
Lisa Park 4.1
T R
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
AS AM 155
45 / 45 Full
Racial Segregation from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement
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T R
15:30 PM - 16:45 PM
37.0% A
AS AM 160
20 / 40 Enrolled
Asian American Politics
Pei-Te Lien 2.6
M W
12:30 PM - 13:45 PM
22.8% A
AS AM 162
45 / 45 Full
Asian American Mental Health
Erin Ninh 3.6
M W
15:30 PM - 16:45 PM
71.4% A