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.
Explores how Hmong participation in the Secret War in Laos shaped their experiences in the U.S. and their social, cultural, and political self-definition.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews for Professor Xiong describe the workload as minimal, consisting of weekly discussion prep and manageable projects without exams.
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.