FILI 100 - Filipino American Experience

    Recent Professors
    Joshua Paul Bender, Judy Patacsil, Ly Thi Hai Tran
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    35–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of FILI 100
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · Cal-GETC Area 6 · IGETC Area 4C · IGETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 7 · CSU GE Area D3 · CSU GE Area D6 · CSU GE Area D · CSU GE Area F
    Description
    This course is an overview of the history, culture, values, contributions, experiences, and social struggles of Filipinos as Asian Americans and offers students an introduction to the fields of Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies. Students apply theory and knowledge produced by the Filipino American community to analyze the history and lived experiences of Filipino Americans in relation to colonialism, imperialism, militarism, integration, acculturation, social struggles, and ethnic identity. Students also critically evaluate the role of race and racism in Filipino American communities and experiences, as well as the relevance of resistance, racial and social justice, and solidarity as Asian Americans to current U.S. institutions and structures. Students will explore the topics through the lens of equity, self-determination, decolonization, and anti-racism. This course is intended for anyone interested in the field of Ethnic Studies or the history and experiences of Filipino Americans.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm