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Asian American Film


👋     Hi again, blog! For those new here, my name is Luisa. I'm a sophomore and I am planning on majoring in film studies. I'm currently in Chicago, Illinois. 

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❓    Why am I taking this course? I am a big fan of Asian movies and dramas (especially K-Dramas💜). I enjoy having an understanding of diverse places and I know this class will help me learn a lot through the study of the history of Asian Americans in film. I am particularly excited about the week in which we will discuss K-pop artists and their fan communities. I've taken a few courses which also have focused on Asian arts and I hope to apply what I've previously learned to this class.

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  1. AmyJanuary 11, 2021 at 5:05 PM

    I love Awkwafina in this film! She was one of the highlights for me. I'm glad to have you in this class and I cant wait to hear your perspective on K-pop. Make sure you think about what videos we might do. I picked the most popular in a US context but they might not be the best options.

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  2. Ace BJanuary 20, 2021 at 8:14 PM

    I have also seen bits of this show and it is a great show, very funny. I love K-dramas too but I mainly watch the emotional ones. 😂

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