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University of Virginia

Asian Pacific American Studies

Application for the Minor

Are you interested in learning about Asians and Pacific Islanders in America? Are you curious about one of the fastest growing racial groups in America, which includes people from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Tonga, and Samoa? Would you like to understand how Asian Pacific Americans fit into America’s larger racial landscape, and how they interact with other racial groups? Would you like to take classes from a wide variety of disciplines, including English, American Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, History, and more?

If you answered YES, then you might be interested in the Asian Pacific American Studies (APAS) minor at UVA. The minor is composed of 18 credits (6 courses) drawn from an evolving list of classes in more than 8 departments. To declare in APAS, you simply need to have taken any APAS eligible course. After you apply for the minor, you will receive personalized mentorship from APAS faculty and become connected to a variety of interesting activities and resources throughout Grounds.

Requirements for the Asian Pacific American Studies minor:

1 APAS survey course

(AMST / ENAM 3180, ANTH 2610)

1 Theory or comparative race and ethnicity course

(SOC 3410, PLPT 3020, PLPT 3030, SWAG 3810, AAS 1010, AAS 1020, AMST 2300)

1 Asian transnational / diaspora course

(any course on modern East or South Asia, typically in ANTH, HIEA, HISA, EAST, SAST,

CHTR, JPTR, PLIR)

3 APAS electives, one of which must be at the 4000-level

(list changes every semester; usually includes

Applications will be accepting on a rolling basis. To apply, please fill out the following 2-page application form and turn it to the office of the APAS Director, Sylvia Chong, 220 Bryan Hall. You can also email your application to .

If you have any questions, please contact Sylvia Chong ().

Name: ______Email address: ______

CLAS year: ______Declared / anticipated major(s) ______

Association Dean or 1st year dorm: ______

How did you hear about the minor? ______

______

Two faculty references:

Name Email Relationship to you

1. ______

2. ______

List the courses in Asian Pacific American Studies you’ve completed or are currently enrolled in.

Course number Name of course Semester taken

1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

4. ______

5. ______

6. ______

Please attach a copy of your unofficial transcript, with these eligible courses highlighted. (If you are applying electronically, attach a Word document with your unofficial transcript cut and paste into it, and use bold or yellow background to highlight the relevant courses.)

Please provide a statement of purpose, explaining the reasons you want to become an Asian Pacific American Studies minor. (1 page maximum)