Intro to Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies

Catalog description

Provides an interdisciplinary introduction to the historical formation of Asian and Pacific Islander America and the contemporary issues faced by the diverse communities that comprise it. Covers a range of historical, literary, ethnographic, and visual texts and makes comparisons with other racialized groups in the United States. Prerequisites: ( WR 115 and RD 115 ) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available. This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Cultural Literacy, Arts and Letters/AL, Cultural Literacy/DIV