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for California State University, Fresno.
Asian American Studies
The School of Social Sciences
FRANKLIN NG, Coordinator
Peters Business Building, Room 389
(559) 278-3002
Minor in Asian American Studies
Minor in Southeast Asian Studies
Certificate in Southeast Asian
Studies
The Program
The Asian American Studies Program offers a minor with classes that focus
upon the history and contemporary experience of Asians in the United States.
These courses explore themes in local and ethnic history, trans-Pacific
contact, cultural change and adaptation, and interethnic relations. Those
who major in business, social science, international relations, and the
human service professions recognize their relevance.
Asian American Organizations
The Asian American clubs on campus welcome new members. For further information
about the Asian American Studies Program, contact the coordinator at (559)
278-3002, or write to:
Asian American Studies Program
c/o Department of Anthropology
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA 93740
Asian American Studies Minor
The following minor requirements must include at least 9 upper-division
units.
Elect from Anth 2, AsAm 110, Eth S 1 (6 units)
Elect from AsAm 15, 30, 56 (6 units)
Elect from AsAm 150, 180T; Anth 123, 124 (9 units)
Total (21 units)
Minor and Certificate in Southeast Asian Studies
The Minor and the Certificate in Southeast Asian Studies focus on the cultures and peoples of Southeast Asia, and on their communities outside Southeast Asia, especially those in the United States. For further information contact Dr. Gisele Bousquet or Dr. Franklin Ng, Department of Anthropology, at (559) 278-3002.
Southeast Asian Studies Minor
The Minor in Southeast Asian Studies requires at least 21 units.
Lower-division courses (6 units)
AsAm 15, S Sci 17 (see note 1)
Language courses (6 units)
(Pre-approved by coordinator)
Hmong 1A-B, 4, 100, 101; Ling 40T
Upper-division courses (9 units)
Anth 123, 190; AsAm 110, 138, 140, 190; Geog 177T; Ling 190; S Wrk 181
Total (21 units)
Notes
- Interdisciplinary course designed to introduce students with no previous
background to the understanding of multiculturalism and ethnic diversity
in mainland Southeast Asia. Using a contemporary historical and socioeconomic
framework, this course examines concepts of ethnic identity, gender relations,
nation states, ethnic conflicts, war and global conflict, diaspora, and
transnationalism.
Certificate in Southeast Asian Studies
The Certificate of Southeast Asian Studies requires a minimum of 12 units.
Choice of upper-division courses:
Anth 123, 190; AsAm 110, 138, 140, 190; Geog 177T; Hmong 100, 101; Ling
190; S Wrk 181
COURSES
Asian American Studies (AsAm)
15. Introduction to Asian Americans (3)
Historical, social, and psychological factors in the changing status and
identity of Americans from Asia. Examines variables such as cultural heritage,
family organization, intergenerational conflict, and the experience of racism
in the changing world of Asian Americans. General Education BREADTH, Division
9.
30. Japanese Americans in the United States (3)
A survey of social adaptations and cultural changes among Japanese Americans
in different communities such as California and Hawaii. Considers identity,
marginality, acculturation, and cultural traditions in Japan and in American
communities. General Education BREADTH, Division 9.
56. Chinese Americans in the United States (3)
A survey of social adaptations and cultural changes among Chinese Americans
in such places as California, Hawaii, and New York. Considers identity,
marginality, acculturation, and cultural traditions in China and in American
communities. General Education BREADTH, Division 9.
110. Asian American Communities (3)
A multidisciplinary study of Asian American communities and their relations
with the larger society. Analyzes values, lifestyles, processes of group
identity and boundary maintenance, social organization, and cultural change.
Examination of Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, and other Asian American subcultures.
General Education CAPSTONE Cluster course.
138. Asian American Women (3)
Addresses race, ethnic, and class issues from the vantage point of Asian
American women. For Asian American and Southeast Asian communities, the
status of women has long been neglected. Yet women ply an important role
in the family and its economy even as they enter new roles in U.S. society.
Helpful to students in sciences and applied fields.
140. Asian American Immigrants and Refugees (3)
Since the Immigration Act of 1965 the Asian American population has grown
dramatically. This course focuses on recent issues that are facing new arrivals
and supplements a history of Asian American communities (e.g., AsAm 110).
Useful to students in education, social work, health sciences, the social
sciences, and many other fields. (Formerly AsAm 180T)
150. Asian American Expression (3)
The study of Asian and Asian American literature, art, music, and drama.
Examines the role of creative expression as a way of understanding changing
views of ethnicity and community identity.
151. Cultures and Foods of East Asia (3)
(See Anth 126.)
180T. Topics in Asian American Studies (3; max total 6)
Prerequisites: AsAm 15, permission of instructor. Detailed consideration
of a single topic concerning the past or present position of Asian Americans
in U.S. society.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for SP grading.
195. Diversity in the United States: Race and Gender Issues (3)
(See CLS 195.)
