Lecture, three hours. Designed for advanced junior/senior Asian American Studies majors and minors. Examination of alternative modes of expression to effectively reach academic and nonacademic audiences, including written text, visual materials, and performance. Exploration of scholarly works by looking at how narratives are developed, ideas and values are framed, or knowledge is generated and transmitted, through either traditional or electronic mediums. Investigation of discursive and popular forms, stylistic patterns, and communicative practices. Themes and content vary by term. Independent research related to course objective may be pursued with guidance from instructor. Sharing and critiquing of other student works in progress. P/NP or letter grading.