St. Cloud State University
General Education Goal Area 7
Racial & Ethnic Diversity in the U.S.
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1.
Prepared by: Kyoko Kishimoto
Phone: 8-5627
Proposal Number:
Email: kkishimoto@stcloudstate.edu
2.
Requesting Unit: Ethnic Studies Department
3.
Department, Course Number, Title: ETHS 215: Introduction to Asian American Studies
4.
New Course
5.
Is this course already designated as a Racial Issues course?
No
Yes
RIS Proposal Accompanying This Form
6.
Course bulletin description, including credits and semesters to be offered:
Asian Americans, their experiences, history, culture, and contemporary issues. 3 Cr. F, S.
Existing Course
7.
Indicate the clientele for whom this course is designed. Is the course for general education only, or
does it fulfill general education and other program needs for this or another department? Obtain
signatures from any affected departments.
This course is required for the Asian Pacific American Studies Minor and serves as an elective for the
Ethnic Studies Minor.
8.
Indicate any changes that must be made in offerings or resources in your department or other
departments by offering this course.
None
9.
For new courses or courses not yet approved for General Education, indicate any other SCSU departments
or units offering instruction that relates to the content of the proposed course.
N/A
10.
Courses designated as General Education are included in the assessment plan for the Goal Area(s)
for which they are approved. Courses for which assessment is not included in the annual GE
assessment report for two years will be removed from the General Education Program.
The Requesting Unit understands and recognizes the above conditions.
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11.
Provide a concise explanation of how the following goal is a “significant focus” of the proposed course.
Goal Area 7: Racial & Ethnic Diversity in the U.S.
Examine patterns of racial and ethnic inequality in the United States; the heritage, culture, and
contributions of racially subordinated groups; and how race and ethnic relations are embedded in the
institutions that structure our lives.
This course explores the historical experiences of Asian Americans with special attention to issues of
power, discrimination, racialization, and privilege. This course also focuses on public policies and
contemporary issues that Asian Americans face. The course is attentive to the diversity within the
category called "Asian American," since their histories, experiences, and cultures of the people includeed
in the larger category varied according to one's national origin, ethnicity, length of time in the U.S., and
context of immigration.
12. In order for a course to be designated as fulfilling Goal Area 7, it must address at least 5 of the 6 student learning
outcomes (SLOs) below. Check the SLOs below that are focused on in the proposed general education course.
1. Demonstrate awareness and understanding of historical and current race relations in the United States.
2. Explain the concept of “race.”
3. Analyze current events and conditions at the local, statewide, and national levels using course theories and
concepts.
4. Identify forms of institutional discrimination in areas such as education, media, housing, employment,
economics, politics, and the legal system.
5. Describe the basic history of discrimination against and contributions of African Americans, Asian Americans,
American Indians, Latinos, and recent immigrants of color.
6. Engage in dialog and self-reflection concerning racism, racial oppression, and white privilege.
13.
Discuss how each Student Learning Outcome checked above is achieved in this course. (Note: Although
descriptions of typical assignments or types of assignments may be part of this discussion, it is not
appropriate to submit copies of actual assignments.)
SLO 1 is achieved through class readings on historical and contemporary experiences of Asian
Americans, paper assignments, and final presentation project.
SLO 2 is achieved through reading Omi and Winant's "Racial formations" and class discussions.
SLO 3 is achieved through attending a field trip to Asian American communities/on-campus event about Asian
Americans, and writing a media analysis paper.
SLO 4 is achieved through class readings; class discussions; and videos (or video clips) such as "Far From the
Eastern Sea," "Come See the Paradise," "Hmong immigration," "Slaying the Dragon," and "Who Killed Vincent
Chin?"
SLO 5 is achieved though class readings, discussions, videos, and final presentation project.
SLO 6 is achieved through class readings and discussions on Model Minority Myth and white privilege.
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14.
List or attach the Course Outline (adequately described and including percentage of time to be allocated
to each topic). Curriculum Committees may request additional information. Topics larger than 20% need
to be broken down further. Indicate in your course outline where the Student Learning Outcomes
checked above are being met.
Concepts such as assimilation, race as a social construct, racism, privilege -- 18% (SLO 2, SLO 6)
Historical overview of Asian Americans in the U.S. -- 18% (SLO 1, SLO 4, SLO 5, SLO 6)
Recent immigration and concemporary issues facing Asian Americans in the U.S. -- 18% (SLO 1, SLO 3, SLO 4,
SLO 5, SLO 6)
Representations of Asian Americans -- 18% (SLO 3, SLO 4, SLO 5)
Model Minority Myth -- 5% (SLO 1, SLO 3, SLO 4, SLO 5, SLO 6)
Public policies against Asian Americans -- 18% (SLO 1, SLO 3, SLO 4, SLO 5, SLO 6)
Asian American activism -- 5% (SLO 3, SLO 4, SLO 5)
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St. Cloud State University
General Education Transmittal Form
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Response Date:
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Proposal Number
Department: Ethnic Studies
Course or Course(s): ETHS 215: Introduction to Asian American Studies
Christopher Lehman
Department or Unit Chair Signature
2/26/10
Date
Department forward to Academic Affairs for publication and electronically to Chair of General Education Committee, Chair
of College Curriculum Committee, College Dean
Recommendation of General Education Committee:
Approve
Remarks:
Disapprove
Chairperson
Committee
Signature
Date
Recommendation of University Curriculum Committee:
Approve
Remarks:
Disapprove
Chairperson
Committee
Signature
Date
Recommendation of Faculty Association:
Approve
Remarks:
Disapprove
FA Senate
Signature
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Action of Academic Vice President:
Approve
Disapprove
Signature
Entered in Curriculum Data File
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Remarks:
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