Overall ideas:
During this semester we will learn about the importance of
“American/Immigrant Letters.”
For this assignment, using class lecture, the student will write a
letter from the point of view of an imaginary Chinese immigrant
in the United States to their family/friend(s) they have left
behind in discussing their experiences living in the United
States.
Start Here:
1) Please review the following Lectures Videos:
• Return Migration: The Immigration of the Chinese
• New Restrictions and Resistance: The Chinese
• Third Wave: Parts 1 and 2
2) Please watch the video on “Writing Your
American/Immigrant Letter #2)
During this semester we will learn about the importance of
“American/Immigrant Letters.”
For this assignment, using class lecture, the student will write a
letter from the point of view of an imaginary Chinese immigrant
in the United States to their family/friend(s) they have left
behind in discussing their experiences living in the United
States.
Start Here:
1) Please review the following Lectures Videos:
• Return Migration: The Immigration of the Chinese
• New Restrictions and Resistance: The Chinese
• Third Wave: Parts 1 and 2
2) Please watch the video on “Writing Your
American/Immigrant Letter #2)
After reviewing:
You will write a letter from the point of view of a Chinese
Immigrant between the years of 1870– 1910. Please include the
following in your letter:
• Historically correct information about the Chinese during
1870 – 1910.
• Information from class only (no outside sources).
Nuts and Bolts
Content Requirements and Helpful Hints:
• Use ONLY lecture material from AMH2097– Fall 2024.
DO NOT use the internet! I know what I lecture on and if
your paper contains content I never mentioned – that
content (which will be noted on Canvas) will be invalid. I
also reserve the right, since it will not be footnoted, to
proceed with an Honor Code Violation for Plagiarism.
• While you have the freedom to choose which
content/evidence you feel describes this immigrant’s
experience, please do not “note dump” (aka taking
everything you have in your notes and putting in your
paper). This is a creative writing assignment, get into the
role of your immigrant – do not just regurgitate facts.
• Be specific in your lecture examples and use key terms
when you can.
• Do not make it hard for us to find the information!
• Watch your facts and make sure you know the definition
of the words you are using.
• We can only grade the paper we are given. Do not assume
we know what you are talking about, make it clear.
You will write a letter from the point of view of a Chinese
Immigrant between the years of 1870– 1910. Please include the
following in your letter:
• Historically correct information about the Chinese during
1870 – 1910.
• Information from class only (no outside sources).
Nuts and Bolts
Content Requirements and Helpful Hints:
• Use ONLY lecture material from AMH2097– Fall 2024.
DO NOT use the internet! I know what I lecture on and if
your paper contains content I never mentioned – that
content (which will be noted on Canvas) will be invalid. I
also reserve the right, since it will not be footnoted, to
proceed with an Honor Code Violation for Plagiarism.
• While you have the freedom to choose which
content/evidence you feel describes this immigrant’s
experience, please do not “note dump” (aka taking
everything you have in your notes and putting in your
paper). This is a creative writing assignment, get into the
role of your immigrant – do not just regurgitate facts.
• Be specific in your lecture examples and use key terms
when you can.
• Do not make it hard for us to find the information!
• Watch your facts and make sure you know the definition
of the words you are using.
• We can only grade the paper we are given. Do not assume
we know what you are talking about, make it clear.
Formatting Requirements and Helpful Hints:
• Your name and the class (AMH2097– Section #) and
the word count must be on the top of the first page.
• Please Double–space your letter
• You may incorporate ANY of the lecture material into
your paper, but you do not need to cite lecture
information.
• Since you have no outside information, you do not need a
works cited page.
How do you address a Letter?
Here is an example:
• Your name and the class (AMH2097– Section #) and
the word count must be on the top of the first page.
• Please Double–space your letter
• You may incorporate ANY of the lecture material into
your paper, but you do not need to cite lecture
information.
• Since you have no outside information, you do not need a
works cited page.
How do you address a Letter?
Here is an example:
Your Name
AMH2097– ( Section) Fall 2024
Word Count: 1000 words
(Your Immigrant’s Name)
(Your Immigrants Address here in the United States: Example:
1468 14th St.
San Francisco, CA)
(Date)
(Example October 14, 1886)
(Who you are writing to in China with their address: Example:
Zhang Li–Liang
14 Shaganghu Road
Taishan
Quandong Province)
AMH2097– ( Section) Fall 2024
Word Count: 1000 words
(Your Immigrant’s Name)
(Your Immigrants Address here in the United States: Example:
1468 14th St.
San Francisco, CA)
(Date)
(Example October 14, 1886)
(Who you are writing to in China with their address: Example:
Zhang Li–Liang
14 Shaganghu Road
Taishan
Quandong Province)
Dear (Whoever you are writing to: Example Mom and Dad),
YOUR LETTER HERE WITH SEPARATE PARAGRAPHS
Love,
Your Immigrant’s Name
Writing/Grammar Requirements and Helpful Hints:
• Points will be taken off for careless grammatical errors
(including spelling, punctuation, contractions and
abbreviations, slang/informal writing, fragments and
run–on sentences, as well as bad paragraphing and flow).
Please see the rubric for more details.
• This letter is written in first person. Please note: you
will still be graded on College Level Writing: please do
not include slang, bad spelling/writing in your quest to
“become” your immigrant.
• Watch your paper’s flow– do not jump from one idea to
another. Also make sure you are transitioning between
ideas with a transitional sentence and/or new
paragraph. YES, letters have many paragraphs.
• Proofread your paper: Make sure you check
capitalization (you need to capitalize Congress, United
States, Constitution, etc…), check for typos and/or
spelling mistakes.
Grading Rubric:
YOUR LETTER HERE WITH SEPARATE PARAGRAPHS
Love,
Your Immigrant’s Name
Writing/Grammar Requirements and Helpful Hints:
• Points will be taken off for careless grammatical errors
(including spelling, punctuation, contractions and
abbreviations, slang/informal writing, fragments and
run–on sentences, as well as bad paragraphing and flow).
Please see the rubric for more details.
• This letter is written in first person. Please note: you
will still be graded on College Level Writing: please do
not include slang, bad spelling/writing in your quest to
“become” your immigrant.
• Watch your paper’s flow– do not jump from one idea to
another. Also make sure you are transitioning between
ideas with a transitional sentence and/or new
paragraph. YES, letters have many paragraphs.
• Proofread your paper: Make sure you check
capitalization (you need to capitalize Congress, United
States, Constitution, etc…), check for typos and/or
spelling mistakes.
Grading Rubric:
The Grading Rubric is posted on Canvas under the
assignment. You will be graded on Content, Writing and
Following Directions. You will also find point deductions on the
grading rubric for word count, late penalties, and formatting.
For example, the Late Penalty for Immigrant Letter #1 will be
a 10–point deduction for every CALENDAR Day the paper is late
(including non–class days and weekends).
HELP?????????
Both of the American/Immigrant Letters and rewrites for this
class will be graded by my grader assistants. I will let you know
what assistant you will have for your letters on Canvas. Please
address any questions you have about the letter to your grader.
For overall questions about the assignment or information about
the lectures, you are also welcome to email me!
Good luck!
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Required Language
This paper fulfills part of the STATE–MANDATED WRITING
(W) Requirement: STUDENTS BECOME CLEAR, CREATIVE,
AND CONVINCING COMMUNICATORS
To comply with the “W” requirement in class, you will be graded
by definition of “college–level writing”, which is writing
that:
1. presents a clearly defined central idea or thesis;
2. provides adequate support for that idea;
3. is organized clearly and logically;
4. is presented in a format appropriate to the purpose,
occasion, and audience; and
assignment. You will be graded on Content, Writing and
Following Directions. You will also find point deductions on the
grading rubric for word count, late penalties, and formatting.
For example, the Late Penalty for Immigrant Letter #1 will be
a 10–point deduction for every CALENDAR Day the paper is late
(including non–class days and weekends).
HELP?????????
Both of the American/Immigrant Letters and rewrites for this
class will be graded by my grader assistants. I will let you know
what assistant you will have for your letters on Canvas. Please
address any questions you have about the letter to your grader.
For overall questions about the assignment or information about
the lectures, you are also welcome to email me!
Good luck!
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Required Language
This paper fulfills part of the STATE–MANDATED WRITING
(W) Requirement: STUDENTS BECOME CLEAR, CREATIVE,
AND CONVINCING COMMUNICATORS
To comply with the “W” requirement in class, you will be graded
by definition of “college–level writing”, which is writing
that:
1. presents a clearly defined central idea or thesis;
2. provides adequate support for that idea;
3. is organized clearly and logically;
4. is presented in a format appropriate to the purpose,
occasion, and audience; and
5. utilizes standard conventions appropriate for study in
English.
Requirement: which prompts your development as a culturally
literate member of society.
1. Analyze some aspect of human experience within a
culture, focusing on at least one source of diversity (e.g.,
age, disability, ethnicity, gender, language, race, religion,
sexual orientation, social class, or other).
2. Explore one’s own cultural norms or values in relation to
those of a different cultural group.
To demonstrate college–level writing competency and Diversity
as required by the State of Florida, the student must earn a “C–”
or higher in the course, and earn at least a “C–” average on the
required writing assignments. If the student does not earn a “C–”
average or better on the required writing assignments, the
student will not earn an overall grade of “C–” or better in the
course, no matter how well the student performs in the
remaining portion of the course
English.
Requirement: which prompts your development as a culturally
literate member of society.
1. Analyze some aspect of human experience within a
culture, focusing on at least one source of diversity (e.g.,
age, disability, ethnicity, gender, language, race, religion,
sexual orientation, social class, or other).
2. Explore one’s own cultural norms or values in relation to
those of a different cultural group.
To demonstrate college–level writing competency and Diversity
as required by the State of Florida, the student must earn a “C–”
or higher in the course, and earn at least a “C–” average on the
required writing assignments. If the student does not earn a “C–”
average or better on the required writing assignments, the
student will not earn an overall grade of “C–” or better in the
course, no matter how well the student performs in the
remaining portion of the course