August 6, 2018
Interested in cities and the diverse geographies of Los Angeles? Enroll in AAS 440 with Professor Clement Lai.
AAS 440 examines the development of Asian American communities in the U.S. from 1850 to present. We pay particular attention first to the impact of Asian American communities on the economic, social, cultural and political development of urban Southern California and on the relationship between Asian American communities and other ethnic communities. We also examine contemporary issues in these urban communities, such as gentrification, sustainability, social inequality, and community-based activism. Students will complete group projects profiling one of Los Angeles’ Asian American and/or Pacific Islander neighborhoods.
Fall 2018 Wed, 4:00-6:45PM
Jerome Richfield 221