20803244Asian American History
Course Information
Description
This course covers the history of Asian Americans from the mid-19th century to the contemporary Asian America. The course examines major historical experiences, events, and trends. Course themes include the immigrant experience, resistance movements and present-day successes and problems.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Investigate the wide array of Asian American immigrant experiences
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, discussion post, and/or exam
    Criteria
    Describe how Asian American immigrant experiences differ
    Explain the various timelines of immigration for Asian Americans
    Evaluate the government response to immigration and anti-exclusion laws
    Analyze the Japanese internment experience during the WWII era
    Explore the refugee wave in the post-Vietnam era

  2. Examine the origins and persistence of the Asian American “model minority” myth
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, discussion post, and/or exam
    Criteria
    Describe stereotypes that are part of the model minority myth

  3. Analyze resistance movements within Asian American history
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, discussion post, and/or exam
    Criteria
    Explain how Asian Americans fought discriminatory laws
    Describe the advocacy for ethnic studies classes in the 1960s in California
    Summarize the protest violence against the Asian American community

  4. Address how Asian Americans have adapted to life in the United States while maintaining their identities and communities
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, discussion, and/or exam
    Criteria
    Explore the emergence of China Town communities and ethnic enclaves across the country
    Describe how Asian Americans maintained family, cultural, and religious practices

  5. Discuss present day societies and issues
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, discussion post, and/or exam
    Criteria
    Identify existing and compelling questions regarding the immigrant experience, resistance movements, internment, and other social and cultural changes
    Describe the impact of these experiences on current day families
    Delineate present day societies and issues
    Identify discriminatory practices against present day Asian Americans

  6. Recognize the intersectionality within Asian America
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, discussion, and/or exam
    Criteria
    Differentiate between Asian American women, gender, class, sexual orientation, disability within Asian America
    Describe the differences within the Asian American community

  7. Explore the Hmong experience in Wisconsin
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, discussion, and/or exam
    Criteria
    Place the Hmong immigrant arrival timeline within the context of other immigrant waves
    Explain the reasons why the Hmong immigrated to Wisconsin
    Identify specific acts of violence and discrimination against the Hmong population in Wisconsin
    Summarize the welcoming practices of Wisconsin residents to the Hmong population

  8. Analyze historical materials, trends and themes
    Assessment Strategies
    Written or oral presentation
    Criteria
    Delineate specific time periods or concepts into economic, social, political, and cultural elements
    Draw conclusions
    Make inferences
    Connect information to ideas
    Employ techniques of visual and auditory analysis

  9. Use elements of research
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, oral presentation and/or exam
    Criteria
    Identify and cite sources and points of evidence appropriate in number and type for exercises such as an annotated bibliography, paper proposals, a semester paper, or with an oral presentation
    Generate research questions from primary and secondary sources

  10. Write about historical topics
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product
    Criteria
    Writing shows evidence of correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    Employ primary and secondary sources
    Organize thoughts logically and coherently
    Citations are documented correctly

  11. Engage in peer communication and feedback
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product
    Criteria
    Engage the ideas of others constructively in oral or written conversation/dialogue/discussion
    Interpret peer work
    Respond to peers in language that is inclusive and respectful