PIAA 302U Introduction to Asian American Studies

An overview of historical and contemporary issues on the heterogeneity, multiplicity, and hybridity of Asian Americans in national and global contexts. Exploring the intersections of activism, cultural productions, and scholarship, this course analyzes the lived and living conditions of Asian Americans. Guided by feminist and queer lenses, the course raises students' awareness of Asian Americans' contributions to the processes of affecting positive social change.