Asian American Communities (225-0-1)

Instructors

Helen Cho

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-410: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

Framing Asian Americans as "model minorities" has long obscured the issues Asian American communities face. In this course, we examine the contradictions and convergences around forming "Asian American community," including the debates around and opportunities for solidarity relating to immigration, labor, mental health, education, information flows, transnationalism, environmental racism, and displacement. Focusing on the Chicagoland context, we ask about the role of space and place in shaping Asian American communities. Students will co-construct knowledge by learning with and from local Asian American communities.

Class Materials (Required)

All course materials will be available on Canvas.

Class Notes

Attendance at first class is mandatory.
Students will be required to attend at least one event outside of class time.

Class Attributes

Social and Behavioral Science Foundational Discipl
U.S. Perspectives on Power, Justice, and Equity
Social & Behavioral Sciences Distro Area

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Registration is reserved to all ASIAN_AM students until the end of preregistration, after which registration will be open to all who meet the prerequisites.