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HMONG AMERICAN EXPERIENCES IN THE UNITED STATES

ASIANAM 170
Course Description

Explores how Hmong's participation in the Secret War that the U.S. waged in Laos shaped their experiences in the U.S., heightening the importance of Hmong Americans' social, cultural, and political self-definition and in making known their contributions to the advancement of U.S. society.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.69

2.25% from Historical

Completion Rate
98%

1.28% from Historical

A Rate
74%

12.56% from Historical

Class Size
50

38.89% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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