Prepares students for encountering East Asia in various ways. Introduces East Asian cultures, political and economic systems, international relationships, recent developments, traditional customs and behavior patterns, differences between regions, and historical roots of some contemporary situations. Fulfills General Education Foundations - Historical Analysis. Fulfills General Education Cultures - Global Perspectives. Offered fall and winter semesters.
Winter 2026 - Online
This course examines the heterogeneous communities and experiences of Asian Americans. Students explore Asian American citizenship, belonging, and community formation. This course investigates how racialized and/or sexualized representations of Asian Americans in popular culture shape their engagement with the broader American culture. Part of the Identity Issue. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
