HIST 106: DESERT EXILE – REFLECTION ESSAY • As you begin, and are, reading be su

HIST 106: DESERT EXILE – REFLECTION ESSAY
• As you begin, and are, reading be sure to take good notes on the following:
o Thesis – why did Uchida write the book?
o Family and generations
o Executive Orders and War Policies
o Experiences in society
o Experiences in the relocation camps
• PROMPT: What was Yoshika Uchida’s argument/purpose in writing Desert Exile?
o In response to the statement above, also reflect on Uchida’s experience and advise how her narrative impacts your ideas and influences your perspective of social responsibility (to include intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities).
• ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES:
o This assignment provides an opportunity to consider a historical episode from the perspective of a Japanese American women. Helpful feedback will be provided though an in-class review.
o Be sure to include in-text examples/references to illustrate your commentary
o Should you need to use direct quotes from the book make sure you cite using “— — ——- –” (p. enter page number where quote given in book).
o Use Times New Roman, size 12 font, double spaced
o Minimum of one page, maximum of two pages
o No outside sources to be used
o No works cited page needed