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ASAM 13
Asian Americans and Asia

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Course Description

This course examines how the relationship between the U.S. and Asia has shaped the experiences of Asians in the U.S. and the racial formation of Asian Americans. The course focuses on war and militarism, international political and economic relations, and globalization to analyze their impact on migration, racial politics, economic practices, identity, community formation, sexuality and activism among Asians in the U.S. The course explores historical and contemporary examples from the 19th century to the present to assess efforts by Asian Americans for self-determination in a transnational context.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Analyze historical and/or contemporary political economic linkages between the US and Asia and how they have shaped the experiences and identities of Asians in the US.
• Evaluate the ways Asians in the US have engaged in global relations between the US and Asia to shape the creation and flows of goods, ideas, and/or cultures.
• Complete a project utilizing critical analysis, research, and writing skills to assess the relationship between the US and Asia and its impact on on an issue that significantly affects an Asian American population.

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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

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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