AAS 582 Final Project: Anthology (20 possible points)
Due Monday, May 16th, by 5 PM
1) For your final project, you are to curate a digital anthology (collection of stories, poems, films, plays, art pieces, etc.) of Asian/Pacific Islander American Women Literature around a theme, a concept, or question of your choosing.
2) You will pick two (2) materials from our course syllabus. You are welcome to choose any of the texts/films we’ve discussed EXCEPT Cathy Park Hong’s chapters.
3) In addition to the two materials from our course syllabus, you must include three (3) outside materials (this could be a text, essay, film, book, chapter, poetry, or another work of art such as a painting, illustration, or song). If your item is a text or essay, you’ll need to include an entire copy of it; if one of your chosen items is a book, simply include copies of the front and back covers; if one of your chosen items is a painting or a sculpture, you will need to include a photo of it; if a film, include the cover image of the film; if an audio file, you’ll need to include the link to it.
4) You will then develop an introductory essay that tells your readers the central argument or thesis of your collection. In other words, you need to make a substantive argument as to why and how the materials you have chosen fit together and are necessary to the anthology. What does bringing together these materials offer us? How do they speak to or about your chosen theme or concept? Discuss how each work answers your question at hand. Provide textual evidence from each material and draw connections and differences. Finish your introductory essay by telling your readers the importance of broadening our understanding of your chosen theme, concept, or question in our lives today. This introductory essay must be one-page, double-spaced, 12 pt. font, 1-inch margins, NO EXTRA SPACES BETWEEN PARAGRAPHS.
Important note: When stating why these materials are important, always be specific. Do not use clichés or stereotypical responses like “these texts are important because they help us understand social justice,” or “these texts allow us to understand race and gender.” These responses can be said about most literature out there. Think critically and be specific!
5) Finally, in addition to the introductory essay, you will need to create and include in your anthology:
• Cover illustration (include the title of your anthology, editor’s name (you), and a brief bio blurb about you)
• Copies of the works you have chosen – if your item is a text, short story, poem, or essay, you’ll need to include a copy of it (attach a copy – first 2 pages is ok OR create a folder that contains these copies and attach with your submission); if one of your chosen items is a book, simply include copies of the front and back covers; if one of your chosen items is a painting, installation, or a sculpture, you will need to include a photo of it; if a film, include the cover image of the film; if an audio file, you’ll need to include the link to it.
• Table of contents (list of works included)
• A bibliography page (a reference page using Chicago Manual of Style – template attached) and,
• A head note for each item presented in the anthology.
A head note is a 150 to 200-word note that appears alongside each text or item in an anthology (single-spaced). The purpose of a head note is to provide the reader some context or insight about each work. A head note generally includes all or a combination of several of these kinds of information:
1) biographical information about the author or artist,
2) information about the subject of the text or item,
3) a brief analysis of the text or item’s significance in or contribution to its field,
4) a discussion of its controversies, if applicable.
NO LATE FINAL PROJECTS ACCEPTED
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Anthology is the final project for AAS 582. (20 possible points)
Due by 5 p.m. on Monday, May 16th
1) For your final project, you must create a digital anthology (a collection of stories, poems, films, plays, art pieces, and so on) of Asian/Pacific Islander American Women Literature centered on a theme, concept, or question of your choice.
2) Choose two (2) materials from our course syllabus. EXCEPT for Cathy Park Hong’s chapters, you are free to choose any of the texts/films we’ve discussed.
3) You must include three (3) outside materials in addition to the two materials from our course syllabus (this could be a text, essay, film, book, chapter, poetry, or another work of art such as a painting, illustration, or song). If you have a text item,
