Asian American Community Fieldwork

Faculty: Ajay Nair
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Overview
This course is apportioned into two units. In the first unit, students will explore the social phenomena that have impacted Asian Americans in education.  Students will employ critical skills in analyzing and questioning ideas about race, class, gender, family, and language barriers.  In the second unit, students will examine the impact of technology on institutions and practices of education.

Students will enhance their understanding of the course content by actively participating in community fieldwork that will challenge personal assumptions and biases. The community fieldwork component of the course will enhance leadership skills for participants.  The course will culminate in the creation of education-related change projects by class participants.