Introduction to Asian American History (214-0-1)

Instructors

Raymond Andrew San Diego
Crowe 1-125

Meeting Info

Locy Hall 301: Tues, Thurs 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

This class introduces students to a broad survey of migratory and displacement patterns of those living in Asia as agitated by militarism, capitalism, imperialism, war, racism, sexism, classism, and nationalism stemming from within the region and abroad. What are the multiple and competing narratives of how these histories and experiences are produced? Once in the United States, how did similar—although not identical—processes of racialization, economic and labor exploitation, legislative and political exclusion, social and cultural othering, and strategies for survival and resistance work together to transform these heterogeneous populations into "Asian Americans"?

Class Materials (Required)

Contact instructor directly for any required materials.

Class Notes

Attendance at first class is mandatory.

Class Attributes

Historical Studies Distro Area

Associated Classes

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-410: Fri 1:00PM - 1:50PM

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-410: Fri 2:00PM - 2:50PM