HIST 0008A. Asian American History: 18th Century to 1945
Units: 3
Hours: 54 lecture
An exploration of Asian American history from the 18th century to WWII. A comparative analysis of issues and perspectives by first wave immigrants from China, Japan, Korea, India, the Philippines with emphasis on colonialism, imperialism, war, Orientalism, discrimination, social inequity, immigration and settlement patterns, labor, community, and political resistance. This course will ask students to challenge the traditional “master” narrative of U.S. history and encourage them to examine how Asian American history transforms U.S. history. This course includes analysis of the U. S. Constitution, Supreme Court Rulings, and California State and local government issues related to the rights of Asian Americans. (CSU, UC)
HIST 0008A - Asian American History: 18th Century to 1945
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Catalog Description Hours: 54 lecture Description: An exploration of Asian American history from the 18th century to WWII. A comparative analysis of issues and perspectives by first wave immigrants from China, Japan, Korea, India, the Philippines with emphasis on colonialism, imperialism, war, Orientalism, discrimination, social inequity, immigration and settlement patterns, labor, community, and political resistance. This course will ask students to challenge the traditional “master” narrative of U.S. history and encourage them to examine how Asian American history transforms U.S. history. This course includes analysis of the U. S. Constitution, Supreme Court Rulings, and California State and local government issues related to the rights of Asian Americans. (CSU, UC) Course Student Learning Outcomes Effective Term Course Type Contact Hours Outside of Class Hours Total Student Learning Hours Course Objectives General Education Information Approved College Associate Degree GE Applicability CSU GE Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU approval) Cal-GETC Applicability (Recommended - Requires External Approval) IGETC Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU/UC approval) Articulation Information Methods of Evaluation Repeatable Methods of Instruction Typical Out of Class Assignments Reading Assignments Writing, Problem Solving or Performance Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Required Materials Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
