Topic 1: African American Literature and Culture. Explores texts, drawn from a variety of genres and periods, that indicate the range of African American experiences and how those experiences are influenced by issues such as class, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and race. Only one of the following may be counted: African and African Diaspora Studies 315T, 317F (Topic 1), English 314V (Topic 1). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Same as: AFR 315T Core Curriculum: 010 Additional prerequisite: One of the following: English 303C, Rhetoric and Writing 306, 306Q, 309J (or 309K), or Tutorial Course 303C.

Topic 2: Asian American Literature and Culture. Explores how authors and artists over the course of the past century have imagined what it means to be Asian American. Covers a diverse range of Asian immigrant histories and the formation of Asian American identities according to ethnicity, gender, sexuality, class, and citizenship. Same as: AAS 314 Core Curriculum: 010 Additional prerequisite: One of the following: English 303C, Rhetoric and Writing 306, 306Q, 309J (or 309K), or Tutorial Course 303C.

Topic 3: Mexican American Literature and Culture. Representative Chicano writers and genres, such as poetry, prose fiction, and theatre. English 314V (Topic 3) and Mexican American Studies 314 may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Same as: MAS 314 Core Curriculum: 010 Additional prerequisite: One of the following: English 303C, Rhetoric and Writing 306, 306Q, 309J (or 309K), or Tutorial Course 303C.

Topic 4: Gay and Lesbian Literature and Culture. American writing by gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or queer authors and/or with gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or queer themes. English 314V (Topic 4) and Women's and Gender Studies 301 (Topic 12) may not both be counted. Same as: WGS 301.12 Core Curriculum: 010 Additional prerequisite: One of the following: English 303C, Rhetoric and Writing 306, 306Q, 309J (or 309K), or Tutorial Course 303C.

Topic 5: Native American Literature and Culture. Studies Native American literature from different regions and cultures and considers this literary tradition in tribal national and United States national contexts. American Studies 315F and English 314V (Topic 5) may not both be counted. Same as: AMS 315F Core Curriculum: 010 Additional prerequisite: One of the following: English 303C, Rhetoric and Writing 306, 306Q, 309J (or 309K), or Tutorial Course 303C.

Topic 6: Women, Gender, Literature, and Culture. An introduction to literary analysis focusing on women's and gender studies. English 314V (Topic 6) and Women's and Gender Studies 301 (Topic 27) may not both be counted. Same as: WGS 301.27 Core Curriculum: 010 Additional prerequisite: One of the following: English 303C, Rhetoric and Writing 306, 306Q, 309J (or 309K), or Tutorial Course 303C.

Topic 7: Jewish American Literature and Culture. Examine Jewish American literature in its cultural contexts with an emphasis on skills and methods. Explore texts, drawn from a variety of genres and periods, that indicate the range of Jewish American experiences and how those experiences are influenced by issues such as citizenship, class, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality. Only one of the following may be counted: American Studies 310C, English 314V (Topic: Jewish American Lit and Cul), 314V (Topic 7), Jewish Studies 314C. Same as: AMS 310C, J S 314C Core Curriculum: 010 Additional prerequisite: One of the following: English 303C, Rhetoric and Writing 306, 306Q, 309J (or 309K), or Tutorial Course 303C.