Asian American History and Identity: An Anti-Racism Toolkit
Explore Asian American history, identity, and develop skills to combat anti-Asian racism in this comprehensive course.
Explore Asian American history, identity, and develop skills to combat anti-Asian racism in this comprehensive course.
This course offers a deep dive into Asian American history and identity, focusing on developing anti-racism skills to address discrimination and violence against Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. Led by experts from the University of Colorado Boulder, the course covers the diverse experiences of Asian Americans, the history of anti-Asian racism in the US, and strategies for creating more inclusive communities. Through a blend of lectures, readings, discussions, and multimedia content, students will gain a nuanced understanding of AAPI cultures, perspectives, and experiences. The curriculum addresses key topics such as the impact of COVID-19 on anti-Asian sentiment, media representation, and the intersection of Asian American identity with other social categories. By the end of the course, learners will have developed practical skills for recognizing and responding to anti-Asian racism, making this course valuable for anyone interested in promoting social justice and inclusivity.
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What you'll learn
Define anti-Asian racism and its history in the US
Recognize the diversity of AAPI cultures, perspectives, and experiences
Identify bias, discrimination, and racism in various spaces
Develop a skill set for responding to anti-Asian racism
Understand the impact of media representation on AAPI communities
Explore the intersections of Asian American identity with other social categories
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of Asian American history and identity while equipping learners with tools to combat anti-Asian racism. Through four modules, students examine the diverse experiences of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, the historical context of anti-Asian discrimination in the US, and the impact of contemporary issues like the COVID-19 pandemic on AAPI experiences. The curriculum covers key topics such as the diversity within AAPI communities, intersectionality, media representation, and the role of activism in challenging stereotypes and discrimination. Learners will engage with a variety of materials including lectures, readings, podcasts, and discussions to develop a nuanced understanding of AAPI identities and experiences. The course emphasizes practical skills for recognizing bias, responding to racism, and promoting inclusivity in various spaces. By combining historical knowledge with contemporary analysis and actionable strategies, this course prepares participants to be effective allies and advocates for AAPI communities.
Introducing Asian American Communities
Module 1 · 5 Hours to complete
Exploring The Contours of Asian American History
Module 2 · 7 Hours to complete
Covid-19, Media Representation, and Becoming an Active Bystander
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Course Conclusion and Evaluation
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Maxwell Cassity, Lecturer at the University of Colorado Boulder
Maxwell Cassity holds a Ph.D. in English from Syracuse University, specializing in American Ethnic Literatures and Film and Media Studies. His academic background includes a Master's in Philosophy in English and an M.A. in English from Syracuse University, as well as a B.A. in English from the University of Northern Colorado. He has received recognition for teaching excellence at Syracuse University and possesses a certificate in university teaching. Cassity teaches the course Asian American History and Identity: An Anti-Racism Toolkit, focusing on the complexities of Asian American identities and the historical context of anti-Asian racism in the United States.
Dr. Kariann Yokota, Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder
Dr. Kariann Yokota graduated summa cum laude from UCLA with a B.A. in History, specializing in Asian American Studies, and earned her MA from the same department. Her thesis, "From Little Tokyo to Bronzeville and Back," examined interethnic relations between Asian American and African American communities during the pre- and post-WWII era. She holds a Ph.D. in History from UCLA and has previously served as an Assistant Professor of History and American Studies at Yale University. Dr. Yokota has held fellowships at Christ Church College and the Rothermere American Institute at Oxford University. She is the author of Unbecoming British: How Revolutionary America Became a Postcolonial Nation (2014) and is currently working on a project titled Pacific Overtures, focusing on U.S. relations in the Asia Pacific region. Dr. Yokota teaches courses on immigration, ethnicity, identity in the U.S., early American history, and material culture, including Asian American History and Identity: An Anti-Racism Toolkit.
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