AAPI 124 - Introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies

    Recent Professors
    Olivia Arlene Quintanilla
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    1–40 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 6 · Cal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 7 · CSU GE Area D · CSU GE Area F
    Description
    This course is an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Studies. The course explores the diverse histories and contemporary social, cultural, and political experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Emphasis is placed on how settler colonialism, imperialism, racial capitalism, globalization, war, American empire, citizenship, and various aspects of identity such as race, class, gender, and sexuality have shaped AAPI experiences and their social justice movements. Students will explore the topics through the lens of equity, self-determination, decolonization, and anti-racism. This course is intended for all students interested in Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies and Ethnic Studies.