Faculty First Year Seminars 197SOC2 - Intro to the Asian Amer. Exper

This course introduces students to the many histories, experiences, and cultures that shape and define the Asian American population. Through developing and applying their `sociological imagination? -- a combination of theory, concepts, methods, and results of systematic and critical inquiry -- students will explore historical, demographic, political, economic, and cultural themes, patterns, and experiences related to the Asian American population.

A preliminary schedule of weekly topics include: foundational concepts such as racial/ethnic inequality; patterns of immigration and settlement; assimilation and ethnic identity formation; racism and discrimination; the model minority image; interracial relationships; representation in media and popular culture; and social activism and political power.

Freshmen Only