I certainly channeled my inner-nerd this weekend. After searching a lot of databases and collecting seemingly useful articles, I went through all of them to sort out the unnecessary ones and make a list of prized articles =) After re-evaluating them, I decided on my topic. I want to write my research paper on the stereotypes of Asian Americans which is option two. However, here comes the tricky part, I plan to feature adolescents. Adolescence is option three, but with this paper, I do not plan on examining adolescents’ identity formation in a detailed manner as stated in the description of that option. My main focus will still be stereotypes of this particular group. Basically, I want to include a bit of option three in option two. Now, doesn’t that sound intriguing Sonja? ;)Why would I be interested in this topic? I reckon this question will pop in a lot of people’s minds. Well, for those who do not know me that much, I guess I should put it out there. I am quite-no, actually a lot- interested in Asia. I listen to K-pop and J-pop and watch Asian dramas. If SPS would ever give me a break, I’d love to read the works of Haruki Murakami, but that prospect does not seem promising (=_=) Anyways, in order to expand my knowledge, I want to see how Asian people who are now identified with another geography are really like. Asian Americans are always pictured as smart, hardworking and quiet. I really doubt this notion, so I want to investigate it. Stereotypes no matter how positive they might seem hinder people, so I’m looking forward to the truth behind them. Research paper, here I come---!
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ahh, anything involving one's inner nerd earns my appreciation.. :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great topic, and I am also very interested in Asians, since the majority of my students in London used to come from Japan, Korea, Thailand and China. Yes, you can certainly bring in a bit of Question 3. I recommend an essay by Kesaya Noda called "Growing up Asian in America". It's been frequently anthologised and I taught it in my first semester at Bilkent. In fact, I think I may have it in my office, I'll check tmr..
Sounds fab, best of luck!
Thank you Sonja =)
ReplyDeleteAlso, if you can get that article for me it would be great! I have not decided on my sources for sure, but any would be beneficial for me to form an idea for the paper. Thanks again =)
I found the article, it was in my house all along!
ReplyDeleteI'll photocopy it for you and bring it to our class Wednesday...
Thank you very much Sonja!!
ReplyDeleteI meant to mention that Haruki Murakami is brilliant! Just brilliant! I recommend starting with 'Norwegian Wood' and then moving on to 'The Wind-up Bird Chronicle'.
ReplyDeleteAnd one of the most awesome novels I've ever read is called 'Out' by Natsuo Kirino. I once skipped work to stay in bed re-reading it!
I'll taken your advice on the Murakami books, Sonja =) I only have "Dance, Dance, Dance" in my library now, but I feel like I'm going to buy all Murakami books out there ;)
ReplyDeleteAlso, as I'm a huge Asian media fan, I know that 'The Norwegian Wood' is being turned into a movie starring Kenichi Matsuyama and Rino Kikuchi. I'm waiting for its release *impatiently*!! You should definetely check the movie out once it hits the theaters :DDD I don't know if that film will ever make it to a cinema nearby though:/ In that case, I'll resort to online video streams ahh..
Natsuo Kirino? I've never heard of her before, but if re-reading made you skip work, it must be damn good! I'll keep a look out for it...(assoonassabanciisover)