ASAM 21
Asian Pacific Americans Make Culture
Course Description
This course will survey and analyze Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) media, which includes media that both represent AAPIs and are produced by AAPIs within a US context. It explores the politics, economics, and competing ideologies of cultural representation among the AAPI community. This interdisciplinary course will cover a wide variety of media, such as film, television, music, literature, journalism, digital media, fine art, comics, and illustration.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47921 | ASAM 21 | 1VY | ··W···· | 12:30 PM-02:20 PM | Francesca Caparas | L25 |
| ······· | TBA-TBA | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-04-06 to 2026-06-26.
Footnote:
ASAM-D021.1V: This class is part of the IMPACT AAPI Learning Community, designed to help first year students succeed through community-building, and Asian American/Pacific Islander focused curriculum. This is a HYBRID class that has both online and ON CAMPUS attendance requirements. For more information, contact Amy Wang at wangamy@fhda.edu. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. 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. 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
This course either has not submitted any materials to the bookstore for use or is using Open Education Resources. Please check with the instructor.
View textbook and/or other materials available at the Bookstore.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.