Catalog Description
This introductory Ethnic Studies course explores experiences of Asian American communities from the 19th century to the present. Students examine historical and current Asian American issues, using frameworks including Critical Race Theory, analyzing race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, socioeconomic class, labor, national origin, mixed heritages, religion/spirituality, generation, and ability, colonialism, decolonization, immigration, activism and resistance.
Section Notes
This introductory online class is open to all on a late start condensed 8 week schedule and meets transfer and graduation requirements. Meets CSU Area 6, moves twice as fast for 8 weeks. ASAM 1 has no scheduled meetings and requires the use of Canvas. All coursework is completed on Canvas using an internet enabled device.
Requisites
Recommended Preparation, Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188
Learning Outcomes