ASAM 13
Asian Americans and Asia
Course Description
This course is an introduction to Asian American Studies that presents a critical transnational perspective to consider Asian Americans as an ever-evolving racial formation forged by national, international, and global contexts. The course focuses on racial capitalism, war and militarism, colonization and imperialism, and displacement and migration to understand collective and particular contemporary Asian American experiences. The course highlights case studies such as Filipina nurses, Vietnamese refugee conservatism, transnational, transracial adoptions from Korea, Desi identity and community-making, and Sinophobia.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38417 | ASAM 13 | 60Z | ······· | TBA-TBA | Mae Lee | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2027-01-04 to 2027-03-26.
Footnote:
ASAM D013.60Z: Fully ONLINE. This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Class Materials
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Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Pass/Fail Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.