ASAM 110 - When Student Activism Meets Academia:Asian Americans in Higher Education

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University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

May be counted as a General Requirement Course in Society. Class of 2009 & prior only. Staff. From cultural fashion shows to protests; what does it mean to be a student activist in the new millennium Are Penn students apathetic or has the definition of activism shifted over time Through this course, students will unpack many of the controversies regarding the discourse on "multiculturalism" and "diversity" in higher education. We will examine a number of problems and questions regarding the status of Asian Americans in higher education. Students will explore the social phenomena that have impacted Asian Americans in higher education. In examining these phenomena, we will concentrate particularly on student experiences, curricula, campus climates, administrative practices, and educational policies.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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