Course Schedule and Catalog

Department: Asian Studies

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: THE ASIAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE ***** This course will investigate the diverse cultural traditions and shared experiences of Asian Americans in the United States, with an emphasis on people of Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Southeast Asian, and South Asian ancestry. We shall explore the history of Asian immigration into the United States, as well as contemporary issues such as ethnic identity, racism, model minority stereotyping, interracial conflict, family structure, gender roles and relationships, and generational differences. We will analyze and discuss historical, social and literary texts, as well as documentary and feautre films. Sutdents are expected to gain from this course an appreciation of the cultural complexity of the Asian American community.