ETHN 51 - Intro to S Asian Exp in the US

Institution:

Santa Clara University

Subject:

Ethnic Studies

Description:

Course will address mainstream representations of the South Asian American community. Students will read 20th-century works, written by and about South Asian Americans, with an emphasis on four relevant themes: the history of South Asian immigrants to the US; U.S. politics and the history of South Asian American activism and resistance; problems of identity as it relates to class, gender/ sexuality, mixed heritages, and generational differences; South Asian Americans and popular culture; and the future of South Asian Americans in the US and the reverse brain drain to India.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.scu.edu

Phone Number:

(408) 554-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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