Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · Cal-GETC Area 6 · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area DDescriptionThis introductory Ethnic Studies course explores the experiences of Asian American communities from the 19th century to the present. Students examine historical and current Asian American experiences, using frameworks including Critical Race Theory, analyzing race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, socioeconomic class and labor, national origin, mixed heritages, religion/spirituality, generation, and ability. Topics such as colonialism, decolonization,immigration,activism, and resistance will be covered. Special attention is given throughout the course to major Asian communities in the San Joaquin Valley--19th and early20thcenturyChinese,Lao,Hmong,Mien,Lahu,Cambodian, Vietnamese, and Filipino communities. (A, CSU, UC). 