School of Interdisciplinary Studies
Asian American Studies Courses
Listed below are the courses in Asian American Studies (ASAM) taught within SIS.
There are many additional courses across the College of Liberal Arts that contribute to the Asian American Studies plan of study.
- Fall 2026
- ASAM 240 - Intro to Asian American Studies
- Summer 2026
- ASAM 240 - Intro to Asian American Studies
- Spring 2026
- ASAM 340 - Asian American Popular Culture
- Fall 2025
- ASAM 240- Introduction To Asian American Studies
- ASAM 24000 - Introduction To Asian American Studies
- A general introduction to Asian American history and culture, with a focus on the diverse and multifaceted experiences of peoples of Asian descent in America and their contributions to U.S. culture and society.
- ASAM 34000 - Contemporary Issues In Asian American Studies
- Overviews various issues in contemporary Asian American Studies through theoretical and literary readings combined with examinations of popular media. Topics examine the multiple intersections of race, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality.
- ASAM 34200 - Special Topics In Asian American Studies
- This course will focus on specific issues and themes in Asian American Studies.
- ASAM 49000 - Special Topics In Asian American Studies
- Various topics in Asian American studies, changing from semester to semester as presented by different instructors.