AAS 101 A: Introduction to Asian American Studies

Spring 2023
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Meeting:
TTh 10:00am - 11:20am
SLN:
10086
Section Type:
Lecture
Joint Sections:
HSTAA 205 A
NO OVERLOADING "INTRODUCTION TO ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER STUDIES" INTRODUCTORY COURSE IN ASIAN AMERIC AND PACIFIC ISLANDER STUDIES, WITH EMPHASIS ON HISTORICAL FRAMINGS AND INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACHES. MAJOR THEMES INCLUDE COLONIALISM, RACISM, LABOR, MIGRATION, COMMUNITY, AND RESISTANCE.
Catalog Description:
Provides an introduction to the interdisciplinary study of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. Examines issues of race, class, gender, and sexuality, immigration/migration, citizenship, labor, racialization, exclusion, social and political activism and social movements, family, community-building, war, imperialism, sovereignty, (post) colonialisms, transnationalism, culture, and creative expressions. Course overlaps with: BIS 257 and T SOC 270.
GE Requirements Met:
Diversity (DIV)
Social Sciences (SSc)
Writing (W)
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
October 18, 2025 - 3:37 am