APIS 1 - Introduction to Asian American Studies

    Recent Professors
    Prahas Rudraraju, Emiko Okamura
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    30–35 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of APIS 1
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 6 · IGETC Area 7 · CSU GE Area F
    Description
    This course examines how U.S. institutions ideologically constructed the category of Asian-ness and materially engaged with Asian peoples within the United States. Ethnic Studies theory will be applied to describe critical events in Asian American histories, cultures, and intellectual traditions including an examination of how "Asian" communities interact with each other and the other three historically defined racialized core groups (Native Americans, Latinx Americans, and African Americans). This includes a focus on topics ranging from self-determination to imperialism in a move toward building a just and equitable society.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 11:30am–12:55pm, Tue Thu 9:45am–11:10am, Mon Wed 1:15pm–2:40pm, Mon Wed 11:30am–12:55pm