Spring 2027

Introduction to Asian American Studies

Introduction to the historical, sociological, anthropological, political, and cultural study of Americans of Asian ancestry. Covers Asian American history, identity ideologies, and coalitional politics.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Victor Jew1.9/5

Summary

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Past student reviews · Victor Jew

The course required significant reading and grading primarily on three mini papers and a take-home final. Some students felt the workload was excessive for a 3-credit class.

What you’ll be able to do

  • Identify major events in Asian American History and be able to communicate (orally, written) its significance.

  • Illustrate how different ideologies around race, gender, class, sexuality, and other categories of identity are used to solidify forms of subordination and violence.

  • Connect the histories of Asian America to other historically underrepresented communities to highlight the systematic nature of white supremacy and how to formulate coalitional politics.

  • Collaborate with peers to reflect and engage course material in a substantive manner.

Source: UW Guide

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Professors

Spring 2027

Victor Jew

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Raw average: 1.45/5 from 69 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

For this course: 1.7/5 raw quality · 3.7/5 difficulty · 17 reviews

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Past student reviews · Victor Jew

Victor Jew's ASIANAM 101 required substantial weekly readings and a 15-page final paper, with grading based on three mini papers and the final. Students found lectures disorganized or lacking clear structure, though one noted the material was manageable. One student reported never receiving grades for the final paper or in-class activities, making it difficult to track progress.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 2.90 GPA, 36.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades); Fall 2025: 2.76 GPA, 31.1% A/AB (n=45 letter grades); Spring 2026: 2.05 GPA, 22.7% A/AB (n=22 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

Past student reviews · Lisa Ho

Lisa Ho taught this course recently. Students found her lectures unengaging and described the grading as harsh, often without rubrics or feedback. One student noted a semester-long group project counted heavily toward the grade with limited guidance, while others reported difficulty with weekly lecture note requirements and long readings. Opinions varied on attendance, with some stating it was mandatory and others saying it was not, though all cited strict grading standards.

JAN MIYASAKI is recorded teaching in Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2007, Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Spring 2014. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

LISA HO is recorded teaching in Fall 2022, Fall 2023. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

VICTOR JEW is recorded teaching in Spring 2008, Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2022, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Spring 2027

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Student experience

the class

Past student reviews · Victor Jew

Victor Jew teaches a 3-credit course with a heavy reading load and a final paper. Students found the material challenging and the lecture style polarizing.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 2.90 GPA, 36.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades); Fall 2025: 2.76 GPA, 31.1% A/AB (n=45 letter grades); Spring 2026: 2.05 GPA, 22.7% A/AB (n=22 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Past student reviews · Victor Jew

The course required significant reading and grading primarily on three mini papers and a take-home final. Some students felt the workload was excessive for a 3-credit class.

Past student reviews · Victor Jew

Lectures were described as loud and slightly disorganized but understandable. One student noted that grades for the final paper and in-class activities were not returned.

Topics

  • Historical, sociological, anthropological, political, and cultural study of Americans of Asian ancestry.
  • Ideologies of race, gender, class, and sexuality as mechanisms of subordination and violence.
  • Connections between Asian American histories and other underrepresented communities; white supremacy and coalitional politics.

Skills

  • Communicate the significance of Asian American historical events orally and in writing.
  • Analyze how ideologies of race, gender, class, and sexuality solidify subordination and violence.
  • Formulate coalitional politics by connecting Asian American histories to other underrepresented communities.
  • Collaborate with peers to substantively reflect on and engage with course material.

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ASIANAM 101 · Spring 2027

Introduction to Asian American Studies

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Recorded 2026-10-14

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