UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2023-2024

AAS 100. Introduction to Asian American Studies (3)

Survey of research on Asians in America, including: history, community life, language experience, arts, education, politics and economics. Emphasizes research on Americans of Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Southeast Asian, South Asian and Pacific Island ancestry. Available for Section B of the Multicultural Requirement for Credential Candidates. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. (Available for General Education, …

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AAS 113A. Approaches to University Writing A (3)

Prerequisite: Placement in a supported GE subarea A2 Written Communication course. Corequisite: UNIV 061. Expository prose writing with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases shall include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax …

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AAS 113B. Approaches to University Writing B (3)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of 113A. Corequisite: UNIV 062. Expository prose writing with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases shall include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax and grammar, as well as …

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AAS 114A. Approaches to University Writing A (3)

Prerequisite: Placement in a supported GE subarea A2 Written Communication course. Expository prose writing with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases shall include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax and grammar, as well …

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AAS 114B. Approaches to University Writing B (3)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of 114A. Expository prose writing with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax and grammar, as well as the elements of prose …

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AAS 115. Approaches to University Writing (3)

Prerequisite: Multiple Measures Placement in GE-level writing. Expository prose writing with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases shall include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax and grammar, as well as the elements …

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AAS 151. Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3)

Prerequisite: Multiple Measures Placement in GE-level writing, or completion of 113A or 114A, or completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course is an introduction to public speaking and oral communications processes, with particular emphasis on issues related to Asian American Studies and Asian Pacific American communities. In addition to basic skills, students will be introduced to …

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AAS 201. Race, Racism and Critical Thinking (3)

Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement and GE section B4 Mathematics. Introduction to the process of critical thinking through the lens of race-based theories and selected historical and contemporary discourse of African Americans, Asian Americans, European Americans and Latinos on race relations and multiculturalism in American society. Examines contemporary social issues through the …

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AAS 210. History of Asians in America (3)

Introduction to the history of Asian Americans in the United States from the 1800s to the present. Students review the historical forces affecting immigration of the following communities: Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Korean, South Asian, Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander. Analysis of problems resulting from limited access to the social, political and economic institutions of American …

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AAS 220. Survey of Asian American Literature (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Survey of Asian American literature from the late 19th century to the present. Introductory study of prose fiction and nonfiction, poetry and drama written by Americans of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino, Southeast Asian, South Asian and Pacific Islander ancestry. Regular writing assignments required. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. …

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AAS 230. Asian Americans and the Media (3)

Study of the effects of mass media on the history and development of Asians in America. Particular attention to Asian American images in film, television, the Internet and advertisements. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. (Available for General Education, E Lifelong Learning.) (ES)

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AAS 296A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Asian American Studies (1-3)

Experimental courses in Asian American Studies with course content to be determined.

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AAS 311. Research Methods in Asian American Studies (3)*

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: Completion of an AAS course. This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of developing qualitative community-based research projects within Asian American communities. Students will learn theories used in Asian American Studies, develop a short-term research project, practice data collection methods, analyze qualitative data …

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AAS 321. Asian American Fiction (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of Asian American fiction written by Americans of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino, South Asian and Southeast Asian ancestry. Regular writing assignments required. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. (Available for General Education, C2 Humanities.) (ES) (WI)

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AAS 340. Asian American Women (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Multidisciplinary analysis of women in the diverse Asian American communities. Study of the historical, social, political and economic factors that have impacted the role and status of Asian Pacific American women in U.S. society. Regular writing assignments required. Available for Gender and Women’s Studies Minor, Ethnic Studies and …

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AAS 345. Contemporary Issues in Asian American Studies (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Critical analysis of contemporary issues confronting Asian Americans in the U.S. Emphasis placed on social and economic issues such as immigration, education, employment, health and inter-ethnic and intra-Asian conflict. Regular writing assignments required. Available for Section B, Multicultural Requirement for Credential Candidates. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. (Available …

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AAS 347. Asian American Politics and the Law (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended: Prior completion of an AAS course. Advanced course on the legal and political history and contemporary struggles of Asian Americans. Overview of American political system through the examination of basic texts, including the U.S. Constitution. Examines the history and formation of Asian communities in the U.S., …

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AAS 350. Asian American Personality and Mental Health (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Analysis of psychological issues from an Asian American perspective. Specific topics include the impact of minority status on personality development, cross-cultural comparisons of Asian Americans and introduction to problems in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems in Asian Americans. Available for Section B of the …

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AAS 355. Biracial and Multiracial Identity (3)*

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Interdisciplinarily studies the socio-historical realities, identities and political maintenance of people with multiple racial and ethnic heritages; examines the binary racial structure of the U.S., social and legal customs of racial designation and membership; focuses on multiracial populations such as Creoles, mulattos, mestizos, Black-Indians, Eurasians, Afroasians, Amerasians, …

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AAS 360. Asian American Immigration–Global Perspective (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examines Asian immigration to the U.S. from a world systems perspective. Examines immigration process and the implication of this process for contemporary interest in the Pacific Rim. Topics include origins of Asian immigration, major U.S. immigration legislation, demographic structure of contemporary Asian immigration and cross-cultural comparisons of …

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AAS 361A-Z. Asian American Experience of Selected Groups (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Intensive study of the immigration/incorporation history and experience of a specific Asian Pacific American sub-group. Each course examines the nexus between historical events and contemporary issues facing a particular Asian Pacific American community and their experiences in various sectors of U.S. society: labor, family, politics, education and …

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AAS 390/F. Asian American Communities: Field Practicum (2/1)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: Concurrent enrollment in AAS 345 or other related course. A seminar on field study, observation and participation in selected community institutions and agencies. This course will also offer a community service opportunity with activities relating to concepts and theories presented. 15 hours of …

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AAS 396A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Asian American Studies (1-3)

Experimental topics in Asian American Studies with course content to be determined.

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AAS 417. Equity and Diversity in Schools (3)

Prepares teacher candidates to examine principles of educational equity, diversity and the implementation of curriculum content and school practices for elementary/secondary students. Focuses on the history and culture of a specific ethnic experience and a comparative analysis is made with other ethnic groups in California. Engages students to examine, critique and reflect on their personal …

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AAS 440. Urbanization and Asian American Communities (3)*

Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirements and AAS 100. Examination of the development of Asian American communities in the U.S. from 1850 to present. Particular attention to the impact of Asian American communities on the economic, social, cultural and political development of urban Southern California and on the relationship between Asian American communities …

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AAS 450. Asian American Child and the Schools (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of the development of the Asian American child with particular emphasis on bicultural and bilingual issues that may influence educational progress. Culturally relevant socialization patterns of children from Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino and Southeast Asian backgrounds examined. Intended for students interested in teaching and human services. Regular …

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AAS 453. Asian American Families (3)*

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Overview of the demographic, social cultural, structural and historical aspects of Asian American families in the United States. Examines comparative family features among Asian American ethnic groups and other cultural and ethnic groups in the U.S. Parenting styles, communication styles, values, traditions and beliefs examined across ethnic backgrounds, …

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AAS 455. Asian American Sexuality (3)*

Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Explores the personal, social and political identities of Asian Americans as expressed from the lens of sexuality; interdisciplinarily examines current topics in Asian American sexuality, such as gender roles, cultural beliefs and sexual mythology, sexual practices, media images, literary representations, sexual violence and abuse, sex-related health, sex work …

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AAS 495A-Z. Selected Topics in Asian American Studies (3)

Preparatory: AAS 100 or AAS 210 or instructor consent. Intensive study of selected themes and issues in Asian American Studies. Topics change from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit with instructor consent.

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AAS 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Asian American Studies (1-3)

Experimental topics in Asian American Studies with course content to be determined.

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AAS 497. Senior Seminar in Asian American Studies (3)

Prerequisite: Senior standing or instructor’s consent. An integrative seminar serving as a capstone to the degree major in Asian American Studies. Provides a general review of the theories, methods and substantive conclusions covered in Asian American Studies courses and provides guidance and assistance in the writing of the senior thesis.

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AAS 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)

Prerequisite: Limited to upper division students with written permission from the department chair and the sponsoring faculty person. No more than 3 units of Independent Study may be applied to the minor in Asian American Studies.

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Asian American Studies

The Department of Asian American Studies emerges out of social justice struggles in solidarity with multiple oppressed communities. It is dedicated to academic and community-based goals, including promoting learning and intellectual growth; stimulating professional development; enhancing and empowering Asian/Pacific Islander communities across local and global scales; and highlighting social, economic, political, legal and cultural issues …

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Asian American Studies

The Asian American Studies department provides an interdisciplinary liberal arts program. The department offers a Bachelor of Arts major with two options and a minor in Asian American Studies designed to develop student skills in critical analysis, writing, communication and reasoning, while retrieving, documenting and analyzing the literary, artistic, economic, social, political and historical experiences …

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Asian American Studies

The Asian American Studies department provides an interdisciplinary liberal arts program. The department offers a Bachelor of Arts major designed to develop student skills in critical analysis, writing, communication and reasoning, while retrieving, documenting and analyzing the literary, artistic, economic, social, political and historical experiences of Asians in the United States. This option is designed …

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Asian American Studies

The Asian American Studies department provides an interdisciplinary liberal arts program. The department offers a minor in Asian American Studies designed to develop student skills in critical analysis, writing, communication and reasoning, while retrieving, documenting and analyzing the literary, artistic, economic, social, political and historical experiences of Asians in the United States.

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Asian American Studies

The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, Title 5 (United States History and Government), and lower division core requirements for this major. See General Education Rules for more information. Lower division major requirements can be found by looking at the 4-Year Degree Road Map for this …

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Asian American Studies – AA-T in Global Studies

All lower division GE completed. Requirements with completion of an AA-T in Global Studies as follows: Transfer Year 1: First Semester Course Units AAS 100 or AAS 345 3 AAS 201 3 AAS 210 3 AAS 220 or AAS 230 3 GE B5 Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning 3 Total 15 Transfer Year 1: Second …

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Asian American Studies – AA-T in Global Studies

All lower division GE completed. Requirements with completion of an AA-T in Global Studies as follows: Transfer Year 1: First Semester Course Units AAS 100 or AAS 345** 3 AAS 201 3 AAS 210 3 AAS 220 or AAS 230 3 GE Upper Division* 3 Total 15 Transfer Year 1: Second Semester Course Units Gender …

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Asian American Studies – AA-T in Global Studies (2023-Present)

This ADT/STAR Act Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Asian American Studies, B.A. All lower division GE completed. Requirements with completion of an AA-T in Global Studies as follows: Transfer Year 1: First Semester Course Units AAS 100 or AAS 345 3 AAS 201 3 AAS 210 3 AAS 220 or …

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Asian American Studies – AA-T in Social Justice Studies

All lower division GE completed. Requirements with completion of an AA-T in Social Justice Studies as follows: Transfer Year 1: First Semester Course Units AAS 100 or AAS 345** 3 AAS 201 3 AAS 210 3 AAS 220 or AAS 230 3 GE Upper Division* 3 Total 15 Transfer Year 1: Second Semester Course Units …

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Asian American Studies – AA-T in Social Justice Studies

All lower division GE completed. Requirements with completion of an AA-T in Social Justice Studies as follows: Transfer Year 1: First Semester Course Units AAS 100 or AAS 345 3 AAS 201 3 AAS 210 3 AAS 220 or AAS 230 3 GE B5 Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning 3 Total 15 Transfer Year 1: …

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Asian American Studies – AA-T in Social Justice Studies (2023-Present)

This ADT/STAR Act Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Asian American Studies, B.A. All lower division GE completed. Requirements with completion of an AA-T in Social Justice Studies as follows: Transfer Year 1: First Semester Course Units AAS 100 or AAS 345 3 AAS 201 3 AAS 210 3 AAS 220 …

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Asian American Studies (2019-2020)

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2019 Asian American Studies, B.A. 2020 Asian American Studies, B.A. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units AAS 100 or AAS 345 (meets GE F Comparative Cultural Studies) 3 GE Basic Skills: A1 Oral Communication 3 GE Basic Skills: A2 Written Communication (AAS 115 recommended) …

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Asian American Studies (2021-2022)

This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2021 Asian American Studies, B.A. 2022 Asian American Studies, B.A. The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, the United States History and Government requirements, and lower division core requirements for this major. See General Education …

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Asian American Studies (2021-Present)

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2021 Asian American Studies, B.A. 2022 Asian American Studies, B.A. 2023 Asian American Studies, B.A. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units AAS 100 or AAS 345 (meets GE F Comparative Cultural Studies) 3 GE Basic Skills: A1 Oral Communication 3 GE Basic Skills: A2 …

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Asian American Studies (2023-Present)

This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Asian American Studies, B.A. The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, the United States History and Government requirements, and lower division core requirements for this major. See General Education Rules for more information. Lower …

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Buenavista, Tracy

(2007) Professor of Asian American Studies. B.A. 2000, University of California, Berkeley; M.A. 2002, San Francisco State University; M.A. 2003, Ph.D. 2007, University of California, Los Angeles.

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Chen, Edith W.

(2001) Professor of Asian American Studies. B.A. 1989, University of Texas, Austin; M.A. 1992, Ph.D. 1998, University of California, Los Angeles.

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De La Cruz, Enrique

(2000) Professor Emeritus of Asian American Studies. B.A. 1964, University of the Philippines; Ph.D. 1974, University of California, Los Angeles.

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Hattori, Tomo

(2011) Professor of Asian American Studies. B.A. 1988, University of Toronto; M.A. 1989, Ph.D. 1994, McMaster University.

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Lai, Clement K.

(2011) Director of Civic and Community Engagement Program; Professor of Asian American Studies. B.A. 1991, Pomona College; M.A. 1997, Ph.D. 2006, University of California, Berkeley.

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Makhijani, Simmy

(2021) Assistant Professor of Asian American Studies. B.A. 1994, Pennsylvania State University; M.A. 2004, Ph.D. 2015, California Institute of Integral Studies.

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Masequesmay, Gina

(2001) Department Chair of Asian American Studies; Professor of Asian American Studies. B.A. 1991, Pomona College; M.A. 1995, Ph.D. 2001, University of California, Los Angeles.

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Omatsu, Glenn K.

(1995) Lecturer Emeritus in Asian American Studies. B.A. 1971, University of California, Santa Cruz.

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Shrake, Eunai

(2002) Professor of Asian American Studies. B.A. 1977, M.A. 1984, Presbyterian College; Th.M. 1990, Austin Presbyterian Seminary; Ph.D. 1996, University of California, Los Angeles.

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Warren, Joyce Pualani

(2023) Assistant Professor of Asian American Studies. B.A. 2007, M.A. 2012, Ph.D. 2017, University of California, Los Angeles.

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Williams León, Teresa

(1996) Director of American Indian Studies Program; Professor of Asian American Studies. B.A. 1986, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa; M.A. 1989, M.A. 1991, Ph.D. 1997, University of California, Los Angeles.

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