This introductory survey analyzes commonalities
and differences in the historical and contemporary
experiences of Asian American ethnic groups,
Chinese, Japanese, Filipinos, Koreans, and South
and Southeast Asians. It explores important
ideas about the position of Asians in U.S.
society, including racialization, assimilation, cultural pluralism, model minority thesis, split labor market, and internal colonialism. It begins with the arrival of the
Chinese in the 1830s and ends with contemporary issues. Lectures and videos; emphasis on active student participation in learning through discussion and response papers. Note: This course can be used to satisfy the university Core Studies in Race (RS) requirement. Although it may be usable towards graduation as a major requirement or university elective, it cannot be used to satisfy any of the university GenEd requirements. See your advisor for further information.