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Asian American Studies website

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Department Chair

Paul Levesque

Program Office/Website

Humanities 314
657-278-2006
hss.fullerton.edu/asian-american

Instructional Faculty

Thomas Fujita-Rony (Asian American Studies), Tu-Uyen Nguyen (Asian American Studies), Eliza Noh (Asian American Studies), Eric Reyes (Asian American Studies), Jennifer A. Yee (Asian American Studies)

Introduction

Asian American Studies (ASAM) is a dynamic, interdisciplinary field inviting students to engage critically in a community of learners. Committed to social justice, Asian American Studies faculty offer opportunities for students to learn about the experiences, expression, history and contemporary social, political and economic conditions of Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander ancestry, including those who trace their origins to Central, South, Southeast and East Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

ASAM is an option within the Ethnic Studies degree. Students may investigate the courses offered within the ASAM program, the cross-disciplinary coursework within the degree program and affiliated courses on Asian American history, art, literature, philosophy, politics, psychology, socio-economics and relations to other ethnic and socio-political groups throughout the university. Students who complete either the Option or Minor in ASAM take with them a sensitivity to and knowledge of Asian American and Pacific Islander issues, history and identities in areas such as artistic expression, public health, education and urban planning.

ASAM faculty consciously focus on creating awareness and understanding of the distribution of power and privilege in the United States, along the intersections of race, gender, class, sexual orientation, ability and belief systems. Reflecting the origins of Asian American Studies as a field, ASAM offers accessible and meaningful learning opportunities in the classroom, in the community and online. The requirement of experiential and community-based learning reflects ASAM’s commitment to fostering in students a spirit of scholarly and creative inquiry, service to community and society, and civic responsibility.

Degree Description

The Bachelor of Art in Ethnic Studies (Option in Asian American Studies) is designed to offer opportunities for students to learn about the experiences, expression, history and contemporary social, political and economic conditions of Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander ancestry. Committed to social justice, the degree program focuses on unique learning experiences that foster critical thinking, community engagement and leadership. Students who complete the degree take with them a sensitivity to and knowledge of Asian American and Pacific Islander issues, history and identities in areas such as artistic expression, health, education and civic engagement.

Learning Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

Programs and Courses Offered

Programs

    Bachelor of ArtsNon-Degree

    Courses

      Asian American Studies

      Courses are designated as ASAM in the class schedule.

      Ethnic Studies

      Courses are designated as ETHN in the class schedule.

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