Asian American Experiences Past to Present

This course is an introduction to Asian American Studies and an exploration of Asian American experiences from the 19th century examining processes and consequences of racialization with an intersectional framework. The experiences of Chinese Americans, Vietnamese Americans, Filipino Americans, Indian Americans, Japanese Americans, Korean Americans, as well as other Asian American groups, will be examined. Issues such as how Asian Americans respond to social inequity, the challenges of making a living, and the changing perspectives from immigrant to American-born generations will be highlighted.