Courses for the 2009-2010 Academic
Year
Please note that while this page is intended to facilitate academic planning,
all course offerings are subject to change. This page will be updated continually
to
account for
any
changes
in course
offerings
as they
occur. Please check with Ms. Elizabeth Guerrero, the Department's Undergraduate
Advisor, for a complete and updated list of classes. Ms. Guerrero's office
is in 5044 HSSB, her e-mail is guerrero@asamst.ucsb.edu, and her office number
is (805)
893 8039.
To see an updated schedule of classes, including days and times, and to enroll
for
classes,
please visit the website for the Office of the Registrar by clicking here.
Courses for
Winter 2010
5. Introduction to Asian American Literature
(4) Pandya S P
Selected major themes in literary texts from Asian American communities, including
Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Filipino, and Southeast Asian Americans: dislocation/relocation;
finding/inventing a usable past; poetics/politics in language; identities/ethnicities.
8. Asian American Gender Relations
(4) Fujino D
Examination of relations between Asian American women and men from sociological,
psychological and historical perspectives. Topics include: social construction
of gender and race, effects of racism and sexism, media representations, gay
and lesbian experiences, education, reproductive labor, anti-Asian and sexualized
violence.
100AA. Chinese Americans
(4) T.B.A.
The historical and contemporary experiences of_specific Asian ethnic groups: Chinese Americans (100AA), Japanese Americans (100BB), Filipino Americans (100CC), Korean Americans (100DD), Vietnamese Americans (100EE), South Asian Americans (100FF), and smaller Asian ethnic groups (100GG).
53 or 103.
100DD. Korean Americans
(4) Park J S W
The historical and contemporary experiences of specific Asian ethnic groups: Chinese Americans (100AA), Japanese Americans (100BB), Filipino Americans (100CC), Korean Americans (100DD), Vietnamese Americans (100EE), South Asian Americans (100FF), and smaller Asian ethnic groups (100GG).
Not open for credit to students who have completed Asian American Studies
53 or 103.
118. Asian Americans in Popular Culture
(4) Keller S L
Recommended prepration: a prior course in Asian American studies.
A historical survey of how Asians and Asian Americans have been representedin
American popular culture and an analysis of alternative models of popular culture.
Texts include literature, theatre, television, and film.
124. Asian American Literature in Comparative Frameworks
(4) Ninh E K
Recommended prepration: A literature course in Asian American studies (such
as As Am 5), or other ethnic studies departments (such as Black Studies 38A/38B).
Focuses on literature by Asian American writers alongside texts from one or more
of the other ethnic American literary traditions. Generic and thematic coverage
will vary. Emphasis on literary analysis in comparative racial context.
128. Writings by Asian American Women
(4) Ninh E K
Asian American women's writings covering a variety of genres and cultural communities;
emphasis on literary analysis of works in relation to central themes of race,
family and gender.
130. Colonialism and Migration in the Passage to America
(4) Park J S W
Recommended prepration: a prior course in Asian American studies.
Examines Asian migration to the United States by looking at the influence of
Western nation-states on Asian nations and peoples. It studies theories of colonialism
and imperialism as well as Asian nations' contacts with the West.
134. Asian American Men and Contemporary Men's Issues
(4) Sheng J T
Recommended prepration: Asian American Studies 8.
An interdisciplinary study of Asian American male identities, masculinities,
and bodies; emphasis on literary, sociocultural, cinematic, and popular culture
representations; Asian American masculinist discourses as complements to Asian
American feminist discourses. Texts include literatures, films, photos, comic
books, and essays.
135. Asian Pacific American Queer Issues
(4) Sheng J T
Recommended prepration: a prior course in Asian American studies.
An interdisciplinary survey of the histories, experiences, and identities of
Asian Pacific American gays, lesbians, and bisexuals; coming out issues,family
and community pressures, and socio-political representation in Asian Pacific
American communities and in the mainstream gay movement.
141. Asian American Creative Writing
(4) Pandya S P
Required prerequisites: WRIT 2 as well as ENGL 10 (or WRIT 50 or WRIT 109).
A creative writing workshop focusing on Asian American themes. Different genres
are emphasized depending on the instructor's preference and expertise..
144. Asian American Visual Culture
(4) T.B.A.
Recommended prepration: a prior course in Asian American studies.
Examining Asian American visual culture through the use of a variety of media:
film, television, photography, sculpture, etc.
157. Asian Americans and Education
(4) T.B.A
Recommended prepration: a prior course in Asian American studies.
A historical and sociological examination of the effects of race and power on
Asian American educational experiences. The role of critical pedagogy in the
creation of knowledge. The development and impact of ethnic studies and the model
minority image.
163A. Asian American Community Leadership and Social Change
(4) Harsha A
Recommended prepration: 107, Third World Social
Movements, or 113, The Asian American Movement
Examines models of community leadership, in the context of Asian American
activism and social movements. Research on contemporary social issues and personal
skill-building exercises support groundwork for internship placement with community
organization.
199. Independent Studies
(4) T.B.A
Independent study of topics not covered in the regular curriculum under theguidance
of approved faculty member
Courses for
Spring 2010
For a list of Spring courses please contact the Undergraduate advisor. Her
contact information is listed at the top of this page.
To visit the Office of the Registrar, please click here.
• Lower Division
• Upper Division
• Graduate Courses
