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ETHS 262 Asian Americans in Minnesota

This course provides the historical and contemporary perspectives of Asian Americans in Minnesota from the late 1800s to the present. The historical overview includes immigration and refugee experiences. The contemporary component includes demographics, struggles, conflicts and opportunities of Asian Americans in the state. Significant focus is given to issues of race and racism.
2 Undergraduate credits

Effective May 29, 2007 to present

Meets graduation requirements for

Learning outcomes

General

  • Ability to assess contribution that Asian Americans bring to the state of Minnesota.
  • Ability to critically examine Asian American's immigration experience both as refugees and as second and third generations.
  • Ability to evaluate similarities and differences among the diverse Asian American ethnic groups and how they shape the groups' experiences.
  • Understand issues of struggles and challenges facing Asian American Minnesotan community and its contributing factors.

Spring 2025

Section Title Instructor books eservices
50 Asian Americans in Minnesota Vang, Samuel N Books for ETHS-262-50 Spring 2025 Course details for ETHS-262-50 Spring 2025