Introduction to Asian American Studies (210-0-1)

Instructors

Raymond Andrew San Diego
Crowe 1-125

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-415: Tues, Thurs 12:30PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

In our current social, political, and ecological climate, what is the role of Asian American Studies? How has its mission and vision changed since its inception 50 years ago? Throughout this course, we will question the limits and possibilities of Asian American Studies as a field, method, theoretical approach, mode of critique, political orientation, and platform for social justice. Themes and concepts will include: intersectionality, critical race theory, the politics of knowledge production, popular culture, drag queens, identity, activism, and strategies of survival and resistance.

Registration Requirements

N/A

Class Materials (Required)

Grace Lee Boggs with Scott Kurashige. The Next American Revolution: Sustainable Activism for the Twenty-First Century (Updated and Expanded Edition) (University of California Press, 2012).
ISBN: 978-0-520-27259-0

Class Notes

Attendance at first class is mandatory.
Attendance at first discussion section is mandatory.

Class Attributes

Social & Behavioral Sciences Distro Area

Associated Classes

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-319: Fri 2:00PM - 2:50PM

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-331: Fri 1:00PM - 1:50PM