CLASS INFORMATION SHEET
San Joaquin Delta College Office of Instruction 5151 Pacific Avenue Stockton, CA 95207
Semester: Fall, 2008
Instructor:Nelson Nagai
Department & Number: History 34 Title of Course: Asian Pacific American History
Lecture hours: T TH 11:00-12:30
Prerequisites: reading level II
Catalog Description: This course is a survey lecture course that examines the social, political, economic, and cultural history of Asian immigrants and Asian Americans in the United States from the annexation of California to the present Major themes include the immigration patterns, occupational patterns, community formation, race relations, and California state and local government policies. (UC, CSU)
Text: Takaki, Ronald, Strangers from a Different Shore, Little Brown Book Co., Boston, 1998
Purposes or Goals of the Course:
1. to become familiar with the basic events of social history in California and the U.S.
2. to develop an understanding of the role Asian Americans play in the shaping of contemporary life and culture in the U.S.
3. to understand the political, economic, and social contributions of Asian Americans
4. to become aware of the problems and issues of being Asian in a diverse society
5. to improve the quality of relationships among people in a culturally diverse society
Specific Learning Objectives:
1. The student will evaluate historical issues (such as racist and economic discrimination) related to Asian Americans
2. The student will analyze the experience of Asian Americans as compared with those of America's other ethnic groups.
3. The student will compare and contrast the experience of the new Asian immigrants since 1945 with those of earlier waves of Asian immigrants.
4. The student will investigate problems related to the Asian American experience using historical evidence and examples.
5. The student will synthesize information from reading assignments as well as from lectures and class discussions in evaluating events in American history.
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6. The student will explain the basic structure of California’s state and local governments
Obligation of the Student: SOCIAL SCIENCE DIVISION Classroom Expectations
It is expected that students in all Social Science Division classes will:
•be attentive to, and participate in, all instructional activities. •be courteous to people with different perspectives and values. •be respectful of all persons. •be on time. •not leave early without instructor permission. •not disrupt class sessions by inappropriate behavior. •not cheat on assignments or examinations. •not engage in plagiarism. •not eat, drink, or smoke in classrooms. •make use of instructor office hours during designated times.
Course Content:
I. Introdcution
1. Western imperialism in Asia 2. Timeline of American economic history
II. The First Wave: Sojourners (1849-1934)
1. Chinese 2. Japanese 3. Filipinos 4. Pacific Islanders 5. Koreans 6. Sikhs
III. Bitter Strength V1. Second Generation (1934-1965)
1. Chinatown 2. Concentration Camps 3. Destruction & Dispersal of Asian communities 4. The problem of identity
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5. Assimilation and acculturation models 6. Southeast Asians
`IV. What is Asian America?
1. Myth of the Model Minority 2. Anti-Asian violence 3. Discrimination in employment and education 4. Racial stereotyping 5. Anti-Asian violence
Method of Evaluation: Students will be graded on a point system which will include exams, essays, research, or other writing assignments as established by the instructor. Your total points will be based on your scores on the following work:
1. Seventy percent on examinations based on lecture and the assigned reading. Two midterms and a final will be given as noted in the syllabus. The highest midterm score and the final will be used to calculate grades.
2. Twenty percent on a word processed report about a theme presented in class. The report will be a 5-10 page term paper in the MLA style (no covers please). The report should have a minimum of 3 sources and 5 citations or notes .
3. Ten percent on homework assignments. Five homework assignments will be made as noted in the syllabus.
The Education Code requires that 3 hours of work per week be assigned for each unit in a course. A three unit course should have 9 hours of in class and homework each week. This work can include attending lectures, reading the text, doing homework, researching & writing papers, and studying for & taking tests.
General Information: Last Day to Drop without a "W": Sept 12 Last Day to Drop with a "W": Nov. 17
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory progress. Any student who fails to attend class during the first 3 sessions of the semester will be dropped. Any student whose absences exceed 3 times the number of days this class meets per week will be dropped. The final responsibility for adds and drops remains with the student.
Office: Cunn 432 (if you are unable to attend class, leave homework/papers at the Social Science Division Office, Holt 240)
Telephone: 954-5314 or 954-5262 (Social Science Office/message) fax: 954-5649 e-mail:[email protected] (e-mail will receive the quickest response)
Reading and Homework Assignments: Schedule and assignments may be rearranged due to time constraints.
I. Imperialism
1. August 14 : read preface and chapter 1
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2. August 26: read chapter 2
HOMEWORK: article on Asians in Asian due 8-28
II. First Wave: Chinese > Japanese > Filipinos
1. September 2: read chapter 3 Chinese
2. September 9: read chapter 4 Pacific Islanders
MIDTERM on chapters 1,2,3, and 4 on September 18
3. September 25: read chapter 5 Japanese
III. Second Wave
1. October 2: read chapter 6 Chinatown
HOMEWORK: article on C,J, or F in the U.S. due 10-9
2. October 14: read chapter 7 Koreans
3. October 21: read chapter 8 Sikhs
4. October 26: read chapter 9 Filipinos
HOMEWORK: Timeline due 10-30
MIDTERM on chapters 5,6,7, and 8 on 11-6
IV. Second Generation
1. `November 11: read chapter 10 Internment
HOMEWORK: article on Japanese Internment on 11-20
2. November 18: read chapter 11 SE Asians
HOMEWORK: article on Southeast Asians in the United States
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due 12-9
V. What is Asian America?
1. December 2: read chapter 12 Identity
2.. December 9: read chapter 13 Anti-Asian Violence
WRITTEN REPORTS DUE 12-2
FINAL ON CHAPTERS 9.10.11.12. and 13 ON 12-18 at 10:00 am at 12:00 noon
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