HIST 209 - History of Asian Americans

(R only)

A historical survey of the diverse experience of Asian Americans in the United States. Topics include international context of Asian immigration; immigration and livelihood; hostility and conflict; social organization of Asian immigrant communities; resistance to oppression; women, families, and cultural dilemma; changing fortunes; new immigrants and refugees; the myth of a “model minority”; and other current issues. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 011 , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly HS 137.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Explore the international context of the first wave of Asian immigration.
Outline the diverse experience of the Chinese and the Japanese in the United States before World War II.
Identify some important laws and institutions related to the Asians in the United States.
Relate wars and revolutions in Asia to the Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, and Vietnamese in the United States.
Relate the issue of colonialism to the experience of Koreans, Asian Indians, and Filipinos.
Analyze the impact and response of the Civil Rights movement on Asian communities in Asia.
Describe new challenges that have confronted Asian Americans since the 1960s.

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