AAS 3020

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AAS 3020
Asian Americans & Popular Culture

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2018-2019.

This course examines both mainstream representations of and independent media made by, for, and about Asians and Asian Americans throughout U.S. cultural history. In this course, we will analyze popular cultural genres & forms such as: documentary & narrative films, musical theatre & live performance revues, television, zines & blogs, YouTube/online performances, karaoke & cover performances, stand-up comedy, and popular music. Employing theories of cultural studies, media studies, and performance studies, we will discuss the cultural, discursive, and political impact of these various popular cultural forms and representations from the turn of the 20th century to the present.

When Offered Fall.

Distribution Category (LA-AS)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AMST 3025, PMA 3420

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 18617 AAS 3020   SEM 101

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