TransfermaticHIST at Merced College

    HIST 20 - History of Asian Americans

    Recent Professors
    Michael J. Lorenz, Andrew D. Hoyt, Adam C. Fong, Lorraine Doria
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    50–55 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Previously taken ENGL-C1000 (formerly ENGL-01A) is advised.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of HIST 20
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · Cal-GETC Area 6 · IGETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 7 · CSU GE Area D · CSU GE Area F
    Description
    <b><font color="7A0018">Begins Fall 2025</b></font><br> This course is an interdisciplinary study of Asian Americans from a historical, political, sociological, and aesthetic perspective. Social emphasis is placed on the contributions of Asian Americans scholars and activists by using an intersectional lens to explore the effects of colonialism, imperialism, white supremacy, and racism. This course offers pragmatic historical and political evaluations that aim to introduce students interested in Ethnic Studies, Asian American Studies, Gender Studies, and social movements.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:20am–10:45am, Mon Wed 2:10pm–3:35pm