SCA-UA 301 - Approaches to the Asian/Pacific/American Experience

Institution:

New York University

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Description:

This interdisciplinary course provides a general introduction to the themes of Asian/Pacific/American studies through class discussions, guest speakers, and visits to community organizations, in addition to traditional class methods. Emphasizing historical perspectives, it explores concepts of "home" and "community," as well as "Asian" and "American" in the context of Asian/Pacific American experiences. Issues covered may include diaspora and migration, colonialism, orientalism, labor, family/community formations, national and international law/policy vis-à-vis Asian/Pacific Americans, intersections of sex/gender/race, education, popular culture and representation, activism, pan/ethnic identities, and electoral politics.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.nyu.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 998-1212

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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