Asian American Studies (AsAm)
15. Introduction to Asian American Status and Identity (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.
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 181.)
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 see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. Approved for SP
grading.
195. Diversity in the United States: Race and Gender Issues (3)
(See CLS 195.) (Formerly Eth S 195)
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