Courses

Examines the various factors that define minority groups and their positions in American society using Asian Americans as a case study. Emphasizes the perspectives and methodologies of the discipline of ethnic studies. Formerly AAST 1015. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: contemporary societies or human diversity.

Surveys the Japanese American experience, emphasizing post-WWII developments. Gives attention to intragroup diversity having to do with generation, ethnicity, ecology, and gender. Formerly AAST 2210. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.

Covers the concepts, methods, and theories commonly used in community research, as well as substantive information on selected Asian/Pacific American communities. Emphasizes the ethical/political dimensions of community studies. Prereq., ETHN 2001 or 1025. Formerly AAST 3013. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: United States context or contemporary societies.

Intensive examination of a topic or issue affecting Asian Americans, such as the Japanese American internment during World War II, or Asian American social movements or community organizations. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours on different topics. Prereq., ETHN 1025 or 2001. Formerly ETHN 3425, AAST 3420.

Offers an historical overview of the Japanese American experience in the United States. Introduces and explores fundamental issues inherent in the study of human beings from the perspective of cultural social difference. Prereq., ETHN 1025 or 2001. Restricted to juniors/seniors. Formerly AAST 3670. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).