ASAM 10 - Contemporary Asian American Communities

    Recent Professors
    Mae Lee
    Recent Semesters
    Winter 2027
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    4
    Winter 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4C · IGETC Area 4F · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D6 · CSU GE Area D3 · CSU GE Area D
    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.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:30pm–2:20pm