[AAA] New Asian American HASS Class!

[Angie J Zhou]

Hi AAA,

Hope you’re having a great summer so far! Writing to share that a new Asian American HASS class is being offered this semester, check it out here:

21G.043[J] From Yellow Peril to Model Minority: Asian American History to 1968
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(Same subject as 21H.107[J]<https://student.mit.edu/catalog/m21Ha.html#21H.107>)
Prereq: None
Units: 3-0-9
[cid:image005.gif at 01DADAB7.C8DA21E0]<https://student.mit.edu/catalog/editcookie.cgi?add=21G.043> Lecture: TR1-2.30 (14E-310<http://whereis.mit.edu/map-jpg?mapterms=14>)
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Provides an overview of Asian American history between the 1830s and 1968 and  its relevance for contemporary issues. Covers the first wave of Asian immigration in the 19th century, the rise of anti-Asian movements, the experiences of Asian Americans during WWII, the 1965 immigration reform, and the emergence of the Asian American movement in the 1960s. Examines the role these experiences played in the formation of Asian American ethnicity. Addresses key societal issues such as racial stereotyping, xenophobia, ethnicity and racial formation, citizenship, worker activism, immigrant community building, the "model minority" myth, and anti-Asian harassment and violence. Taught in English.
Consult E. Teng
No textbook information available

Includes a Chinatown scavenger hunt.

Please contact Professor Emma Teng (eteng at mit.edu<mailto:eteng at mit.edu>) if you have questions.

Best,
Angie
AAA Co-President
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