Asian American Studies (AAST)
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AAST 110 Introduction to Asian Studies 3 Units GE
Typically Offered: Fall and spring
This course offers students an interdisciplinary introduction to issues and methods relevant in the fields of Asian and Asian American Studies. This course uses films focusing on the life of an ordinary family as a starting point for examining lived experiences and social struggles of Asians and Asian Americans since the twentieth century. Also important in our analysis is how concepts such as race, ethnicity, and national identity were articulated in their relations to class and gender as these groups navigated their lives through political, social, and cultural changes and expectations. 3 hours lecture. (021219)
General Education: Ethnic Studies (6)
Cross listing(s): ASST 110
Grade Basis: Graded
Repeatability: You may take this course for a maximum of 3 units
Course Attributes: Lower Division
AAST 110W Introduction to Asian Studies (W) 3 Units GE, W
Typically Offered: Fall and spring
This course offers students an interdisciplinary introduction to issues and methods relevant in the fields of Asian and Asian American Studies. This course uses films focusing on the life of an ordinary family as a starting point for examining lived experiences and social struggles of Asians and Asian Americans since the twentieth century. Also important in our analysis is how concepts such as race, ethnicity, and national identity were articulated in their relations to class and gender as these groups navigated their lives through political, social, and cultural changes and expectations. 3 hours lecture. (021511)
General Education: Ethnic Studies (6)
Cross listing(s): ASST 110W
Grade Basis: Graded
Repeatability: You may take this course for a maximum of 3 units
Course Attributes: Lower Division; Writing Course
AAST 152 Introduction to the Asian American Experience 3 Units GE
Typically Offered: Fall and spring
This course examines the Asian experience in the U.S. over the last 150 years by focusing on the experiences of different Asian ethnic groups. Focusing on the relational racialization of Asian Americans, this course explores various historical and contemporary issues in Asian American communities. While the content highlights the experiences of Asian Americans, students also interrogate their own racial relationality, history, and future. 3 hours lecture. (000003)
General Education: Ethnic Studies (6)
Grade Basis: Graded
Repeatability: You may take this course for a maximum of 3 units
Course Attributes: Lower Division
AAST 330 Introduction to Critical HMoob Studies 3 Units GE
Prerequisite: Recommended: Junior standing or faculty permission.
Typically Offered: Fall and spring
This course explores the emerging field of critical HMoob (Hmong) studies starting with HMoob origin stories as a start for understanding HMoob experiences. Students explore geographic, demographic, sociocultural, economic, political, religious, and historical elements from HMoob perspectives. We examine how HMoob genealogy influences the contemporary lives of Hmong Americans, starting with their immigration/migration and settlement/resettlement patterns and continuing on to the present day. Students explore the complex patterns of Hmong American acculturation and identity, especially with respect to elements of gender, socio-economic class, ethnicity, age, and education. 3 hours lecture. (021849)
General Education: Ethnic Studies (6)
Cross listing(s): BLMC 330
Grade Basis: Graded
Repeatability: You may take this course for a maximum of 3 units
Course Attributes: Upper Division
AAST 498 Special Topics in AAST 1-3 Units
Prerequisite: Department permission.
Typically Offered: Inquire at department
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 9 hours supervision. (000010)
Grade Basis: Graded
Repeatability: You may take this course more than once
Course Attributes: Upper Division