Expanding America: Asian American History and Experience in the U.S. 3.0 UNITS

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Know history, know self; no history, no self. This Asian American Studies course surveys the historical factors that illuminate the making and continual remaking of Asian America. From pre-1882 to contemporary times, this course includes an investigation of top-down influences like the American Dream, migration legislation, and changing perceptions of Asian immigrants, as well as bottom-up experiences of Asian immigrants and their kin. Ultimately, this course aims to emphasize that everyday people – immigrants and students included – are makers of history. The course involves engagement with local, historic community organizations and heritage centers. This course prepares students for additional, more specialized coursework in the discipline of Asian American Studies.