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AS AM 139 - The "New" Second Generation Asian Americans

Asian American Studies College of Letters and Science

Full Course Title

The "New" Second Generation Asian Americans

Instructor Name(s)

Pandya

Course Description

Analysis of post-1965 Asian American children of immigrants and/or immigrant children. Examination of diverse childhoods such as "brain drain" children, "refugee" children, "parachute" and "transnational" children. Emphasis on gender, class, ethnicity, inter-generational relations, education, sexuality, popular culture, and globalization.

Unit Value

4

Maximum Units

4

Recommended Preparation

A prior course in Asian American Studies.

Prerequisites

Sophomore standing or higher.

Advisory Enrollment Comments

Not open for credit to students who have completed Asian American Studies 171BB.