Introduction to comparative ethnic studies examining race, ethnicity, and indigeneity in the US.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Christy Clark-Pujara, Timothy YU: Workload includes readings and essays that some found easy to understand and grade. One reviewer noted completing only textbook readings for an A, while another mentioned three essays and a final exam.
Introduction to the historical, sociological, anthropological, political, and cultural study of Americans of Asian ancestry.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Students report high difficulty due to a large, poorly guided group project and weekly graded lecture notes. Workload includes excessive readings and videos, with harsh grading on exams and assignments despite unclear criteria.
ASIANAM 240 examines specific themes in Asian American life and culture, including comparative analyses of communities and histories of specific Asian groups in the U.S.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Students must memorize extensive word banks and names for exams, though tests often allow copying from provided slides. Reaction papers are considered easy, and readings are optional if students attend lectures.