The history of Asian American Studies as an interdisciplinary field formation rooted in multiracial, multiethnic student activist movements from the late 1960s.

The history of Asian American Studies as an interdisciplinary field formation rooted in multiracial, multiethnic student activist movements from the late 1960s.

SITUATING ASIAN AMERICA, ASIAN AMERICAN, AND ASIAN AMERICAN STUDIES

This week we will situate the history of Asian American Studies as an interdisciplinary field formation rooted in multiracial, multiethnic student activist movements from the late 1960s. We will learn that the term “Asian American” came out of this period as a collective political identity among highly diverse second- and third-generation students of Asian descent (i.e., American-born citizens of Asian descent). Write a brief Critical Response .

Objectives

Grasp the history of Asian American Studies.

Realize the multiracial and multiethnic roots of Asian America as a political formation grounded in public activism.

See how “Asian America” and “Asian American” are socially constructed labels for a highly diverse ethnic community.

Homework Activities

Media Content

PBS, “Episode 4: Generation Rising,” from Asian Americans (2020)