Advanced Topics in Social and Cultural Analysis (303-0-1)

Topic

Space and Place in Asian America

Instructors

Helen Cho

Meeting Info

Technological Institute F281: Wed 2:00PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

This course examines Asian America through the lens of space, place, and the built environment. We consider how displacement, migration, and settlement patterns have shaped Asian American urban/suburban and transnational/diasporic landscapes, and how they map onto affective and imagined geographies. From signage to mapping to malls, we explore "Asian American spaces" as sites of memory, contestation, and placemaking. We ground ourselves in the local context, partnering with Evanston ASPA on a quarter-long project.

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 up to two experiential learning opportunities off-campus.

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.