ASAM 88 - Asian American Critical Thinking

GE Area/Graduation Requirement: GE Foundation A3

Introduction to the process of critical thinking through the lens of race-based theories and selected historical and contemporary discourse of African Americans, [American Indians,] Asian Americans, European Americans and Latinos on race relations and multiculturalism in American society. Examines contemporary social issues through the use of scholarly studies and a range of cultural texts in order to explore the effects of race and racism on the relationship between language and logic, processes and form of reasoning and practices of critical reflection.

Units: 3

Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring