Course Catalog Information (24-25)
ASAM 10
Contemporary Asian American Communities
Course Description
This course is an introduction to Asian American Studies and an exploration of the experiences of various Asian cultural groups in America. The commonalities and uniqueness of Chinese Americans, Vietnamese Americans, Filipino Americans, Indian Americans, Japanese Americans, Korean Americans, as well as other Asian American groups, will be examined with a focus on processes and consequences of racialization. New perspectives on such issues as historical legacies, stereotypes and profiling, cultural identity, generational change, occupational challenges, community advocacy, and empowerment will be gained.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Analyze significant issues and events in the contemporary Asian American Pacific Islander community, with an awareness of Asian American history.
- Research a significant issue related to contemporary Asian American Pacific Islander community.
- Engage in Asian American Pacific Islander community-related activity.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- General Education Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Transferability
- Transferable to both UC and CSU
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
- Formerly Statement
- Formerly ICS 22
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory(ies)
- EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5
- Prerequisite(s)
- Corequisite(s)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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