ASAM 140 - Hmong, Laotian, and Cambodian American Experiences

GE Area/Graduation Requirement: Multicultural/International

Prerequisite: GE Areas 1A, 1B, 1C, 2 (Foundation) and Area 4 (formerly GE Area D)
This course examines the historical and contemporary experiences of Hmong, Laotian, and Cambodian refugees and immigrants who have resettled in the United States since the end of the Vietnam War in 1975. Besides immigration status, students also explore how race, ethnicity, class, gender, culture, language, education, and generation shape Hmong, Laotian and Cambodian American communities in California’s Central Valley and America.

Units: 3

Course Typically Offered: Spring