ASIA 104 - Asian American History

1 unit(s)

(Same as HIST 104) This course provides an introduction to the history of East, South, and Southeast Asian migrations and settlement to the United States from the late 18th century to the present. Major themes include labor, migration, community formation, U.S. imperialism, religion, legal exclusion, racial segregation, gender and sexuality, cultural representations, and political resistance. Students engage with Asian American voices and key concepts in ethnic studies, as we explore the incredible diversity of experiences that make up Asian American history. Throughout, the course challenges students to contend with the category “Asian American” and argues that Asian American stories are crucial to understand U.S. history and American race relations more broadly. Ashanti Shih.

Open only to first-year students; satisfies the college requirement for a First-Year Writing Seminar.

Two 75-minute periods.

Not offered in 2024/25.

Course Format: CLS