Author: Soniya Munshi

2 Truths + a Lie: Writing Memoir+ Autobiographical Fiction in the Pandemic

I want to share with you that Bushra Rehman— a poet, novelist, and all around brilliant teacher– is holding two free creative writing workshops on November 12 and November 19.

Applications are open to all. You do not have to identify as a writer to take this class. Muslim, BIPOC, immigrant and 2nd generation women and non-binary folks are encouraged to apply. CUNY community college students are encouraged to apply.

Applications are due October 15. You can find all the details here

Please consider applying and/or share this announcement with others. Be in touch with any questions.

Discussion Board #3 PROMPT

  • THIS POST IS DUE  BY 11:59pm on Friday 9/18;
    • Comment due by 11:59 on Monday 9/21.
    • *Use the title format “[FirstName] [LastName] DB 3” 
  • Please reflect on the following questions:
    • What are some of the common explanations you hear for why people migrate to the United States, specifically Asian migrants but also beyond? What are the sources of this information (e.g. someone in your family, movies, etc.)?
    • How do these explanations compare to the theory that Yang puts forth?
    • Are there other “clusters of factors” that you would add to Yang’s theory?
  • COMMENT ON TWO POSTS. You can comment on the post of a classmate by selecting the title of the post > scroll down to where you leave a reply > type the comment > post comment.

Module 3 and Interview Assignment!

Hello!

You can find Module 3 here

The instructions for the Interview Assignment have been updated with your questions. You can find the assignment here

WHAT IS DUE? 

  • Discussion Board Post #3 by Friday 9/18 11:59 pm
  • TWO Comments on DB Post #3 by Monday 9/21 11:59 pm
  • Interview transcript is due Tuesday 9/22 by 11:59 pm

 

  • If you have not completed the following, please do so:
    •  Discussion Board Introduction post
    • E-learning Orientation Certificate (email to me)

If you are feeling lost or confused about what is due, check the Course Schedule which is basically a map for the class.

You can also ask me (or each other) questions here

Our site is now private!

Hello. Our site has been public so that you could easily find and join it. Now that all of you have become members, I am changing the settings to “private.” This means that the posts on here will only be available to members of this class. You will have to login to use the site but, hopefully, your device can save your username and password so that logging in does not pose a challenge. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Module 2 + Interview Assignment +…

Hello!

You can find Module 2 here.

The instructions for the Interview Assignment have been updated with your questions. You can find the assignment here

WHAT IS DUE? 

  • Discussion Board Post #1 by Friday 9/11 11:59 pm
  • TWO Comments on DB Post #1 by Monday 9/14 11:59 pm
  • If you have not completed the following, please do so:
    •  Discussion Board Introduction post
    • E-learning Orientation Certificate (email to me)

If you are feeling lost or confused about what is due, check the Course Schedule which is basically a map for the class.

You can also ask me (or each other) questions here

Discussion Board #2 Prompt

Post and Comment on Discussion Board #2 
    • THIS POST IS DUE  BY 11:59pm on Friday 9/11;
    • TWO Comments due by 11:59 on Monday 9/14.
    • *Use the title format “[FirstName] [LastName] DB 2” 
  • For this 2nd Discussion Board post, please reflect on the following questions.
    • What did you learn from the Lee reading and the film about the histories of Asian migration to the Americas– what is surprising to you and what did you already know? What are the individual and structural reasons that motivated different Asian groups to come to the Americas– and be specific, which Asian groups and where did they land?
    • How do these stories compare to the narratives we hear today about immigration? How do you think that the reasons or the conditions for migration have changed or stayed the same? Be specific in your discussion. You can draw from personal experience but be sure to make connections back to the reading/film.
  • COMMENT ON TWO POSTS. You can comment on the post of a classmate by selecting the title of the post > scroll down to where you leave a reply > type the comment > post comment.