APDS-260 Asian American Experiences (3)

This interdisciplinary course explores the lives, thoughts, history, and cultures of Asian Americans by examining materials drawn from diverse fields including oral and immigration history, social theory, media, film, and arts. This class not only examines the lives of Asian Americans in the United States but also analyzes the effects of racial politics on Asian Americans as one among several marginalized racialized groups in our society. Racial prejudice, social oppression, political discrimination, and the creativity and resilience of Asian-American cultures and struggles are all explored. AU Core Integrative Requirement: Diversity and Equity. Crosslist: AMST-260.