Asian American Studies - ASAM

The information below lists courses approved in this subject area effective Fall 2008. Not all courses will necessarily be offered these terms. Please consult the Schedule of Classes for a listing of courses offered for a specific term.

500-level courses require graduate standing.

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123 Introduction to Asian American Literature
3 hours. Introductory survey of a wide range of Asian American cultural forms in their socio-historical contexts. Same as ENGL 123. Creative Arts, and US Society course.

125 Introduction to Asian American Studies
3 hours. Overview of Asian American experiences and perspectives in socio-historical context. Introduction to major concepts, issues, and debates in the field of Asian American Studies. Same as ENGL 125 and SOC 125. Individual and Society, and US Society course.

228 Sociology of Asia and Asian Americans
3 hours. Asian and Asian-American culture, institutions, and organization; immigration, population, settlement patterns; occupations and poverty; family and ethnic identification; inequality and politics; values, prejudice, discrimination. Same as ASST 228 and SOC 228. Prerequisite(s): SOC 100. Individual and Society, and US Society course.

290 Special Topics in Asian American Studies
3 hours. Study of a specific intermediate topic in Asian American studies. May be repeated if content does not duplicate previous coursework. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.

328 Asian American Literature
3 hours. Historical development of Asian American literature. It will identify specific cultural and political issues that have shaped the broad range and diverse ethnic interests of that writing. Same as ENGL 328. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ENGL 240; and Grade of C or better in ENGL 243. Recommended background: ASAM 123 or ENGL 123.

428 Asian/Asian American Women in the Global Economy
3 OR 4 hours. Examines the racialization and feminization of a global division of labor and focuses primarily on Asian and Asian American women's participation and incorporation as workers and key actors in the development of the global economy. Same as GWS 428 and SOC 428. 3 undergraduate hours; 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): ASAM 125 or ENGL 125 or SOC 125 or AAST 225 or LALS 225 or SOC 225 or ASAM 228 or ASST 228 or SOC 228 or ASAM 290 or Two 200-level courses in either SOC, GWS or ASAM, or a combination of these.

441 Topics in Asian American Literature and Culture
3 OR 4 hours. An advanced seminar that examines various forms of cultural production by Asian American artists of diverse ethnic backgrounds. Topics vary. Same as ENGL 441. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated up to 1 time(s). Prerequisite(s): ENGL 327 or ENGL 328 or ENGL 359; and senior standing or above; or consent of the instructor.

490 Advanced Topics in Asian American Studies
3 OR 4 hours. Study of a specific advanced topic within Asian American Studies. May be repeated if content does not duplicated previous coursework. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.

Information provided by the Office of Programs and Academic Assessment.

This listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract. Every attempt is made to provide the most current and correct information. Courses listed here are subject to change without advance notice. Courses are not necessarily offered every term or year. Individual departments or units should be consulted for information regarding frequency of course offerings.