Asian American Studies Minor

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The Asian American Studies minor offers students majoring in another discipline the opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of Asian American and Pacific Islander groups. The minor allows an exploration of anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice through the art, literature, politics, and social dynamics of Asian American groups. This course of study will help prepare students to become dynamic leaders in fields such as education, health, criminal justice, business, law, non-profit management and more.

Minor Requirements (15 units)

Required Courses

Take the following 3 units:

ES 100 - Introduction to Social Justice in Communities of Color Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-F-ES; Social Justice

Electives

Choose four (4) courses for 12 units from the following:

ES 338 - Asian American Politics Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-F-ES; Social Justice
ES 360 - Asian American Intimacies and Families Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-D; Diversity
ES 361 - Asian Immigrant and Refugee Women in Literature and Cinema Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-C; Social Justice
ES 362 - Concentration Camps, USA Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-D; Social Justice
ES 363 - Asian American & Pacific Islander Film Festival Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-C; Diversity
ES 364 - Asian American & Pacific Islander Communities Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-D; Diversity
ES 365 - Asian American and Pacific Islander Environmental Voices Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-C; Social Justice
ES 366 - Pinayism: Filipina Experiences and Activism Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-D; Diversity
ES 370 - South Asian American Communities Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-D; Diversity
POSC 338 - Asian American Politics Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-F-ES; Social Justice