ASIA AM 50
Asian American Women
Description: Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Overview of history of feminist theory and intersection of gender, class, race/ethnicity from cross-cultural perspectives, with focus on Asian American women's lived experiences in U.S. Topics include Asian American women's roles in family life, work, community organization, social change, and cultural creativity. Examination of broader structural forces that affect women in society, such as racialization, immigration, global capitalism, colonialism and postcolonialism, and social movements. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 5.0
Units: 5.0
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Most Helpful Review
Winter 2025 - I was very scared after reading reviews from previous years about this class! However, I decided to try it out this quarter and it was not bad at all. Professor Hong was SO accommodating in certain situations and thoughtful. For example, when there were the fires in the beginning of winter quarter, she cancelled classes that week and also made the rest of the lectures on zoom for like a month after. My TA, Maya was one of the sweetest people I've ever met. Discussions went so smoothly. I can say that lectures are NOT mandatory which is a plus for this class. As long as you do the readings assigned and pay attention in your discussion section, you will be good to go for the final. The paper due was graded fairly, and there is one presentation you do in discussion with partners is also very easy. Lastly, the final was also a breeze. The professor even gave us the first question on the final in lecture and in total there was 8 questions to answer. I would take this class again as it was not too hard, enjoyable, and a pretty easy GE. :)
Winter 2025 - I was very scared after reading reviews from previous years about this class! However, I decided to try it out this quarter and it was not bad at all. Professor Hong was SO accommodating in certain situations and thoughtful. For example, when there were the fires in the beginning of winter quarter, she cancelled classes that week and also made the rest of the lectures on zoom for like a month after. My TA, Maya was one of the sweetest people I've ever met. Discussions went so smoothly. I can say that lectures are NOT mandatory which is a plus for this class. As long as you do the readings assigned and pay attention in your discussion section, you will be good to go for the final. The paper due was graded fairly, and there is one presentation you do in discussion with partners is also very easy. Lastly, the final was also a breeze. The professor even gave us the first question on the final in lecture and in total there was 8 questions to answer. I would take this class again as it was not too hard, enjoyable, and a pretty easy GE. :)
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Winter 2023 - This class was super easy and super interesting at the same time. Dr. Mankekar is an engaging and phenomenal lecturer - extremely experienced and knowledgable in her field. Even if you are not interested in Asian American studies, take this course if you need an easy G.E. I can't guarantee that you will not become interested within a few classes, though! Seriously, take this GE. I learned a lot about intersectionality and race and gender relations and will use this knowledge for the rest of my life. All you are graded on is two short reports and a group presentation (graded by your TA). I attended the lectures for the first few weeks and then stopped around the middle of the quarter and I was still able to get A's on the reports and presentation. Keep in mind I am a STEM major - writing is not my strength. The final is optional. I was basically done after week 7. This class is the ideal GE - easy, but not boring at all!
Winter 2023 - This class was super easy and super interesting at the same time. Dr. Mankekar is an engaging and phenomenal lecturer - extremely experienced and knowledgable in her field. Even if you are not interested in Asian American studies, take this course if you need an easy G.E. I can't guarantee that you will not become interested within a few classes, though! Seriously, take this GE. I learned a lot about intersectionality and race and gender relations and will use this knowledge for the rest of my life. All you are graded on is two short reports and a group presentation (graded by your TA). I attended the lectures for the first few weeks and then stopped around the middle of the quarter and I was still able to get A's on the reports and presentation. Keep in mind I am a STEM major - writing is not my strength. The final is optional. I was basically done after week 7. This class is the ideal GE - easy, but not boring at all!
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