Asian American History ((4 Credits))

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The Asian American History explores American history through the lens of the many Asian immigrant groups who have entered and settled in the United States since the nineteenth century. Students will examine the histories of various groups of Asians in the United States alongside governmental policies, economics, politics, religion, and cultural similarities and differences that have contributed to the shaping of Asian America. In addition to participating in discussion forums and writing short essays, students who take Asian American Experience will be asked to examine a special topic and develop a final project on that topic. 1. Identify and discuss how various political, social and cultural themes in Asian American history complicate the basic narrative of American history. 2. Analyze how Asian American experiences in the United States mirror America's evolving relationship with the rest of the world. 3. Dissect political, economic, social, and cultural aspects of American history, with an emphasis on diversity in American society. 4. Illustrate how common institutions in American society have affected Asian Americans and their relationship with others. 5. Evaluate primary and secondary historical sources for the purpose of producing original research and writing on Asian Americans.