PMA 3420

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PMA 3420
Asian Americans and Popular Culture

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

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. (PMA-HTC)


Distribution Requirements (CA-AG, D-AG, LA-AG), (ALC-AS, SCD-AS)

Program Requirements (PMA-HTC)

Exploratory Studies (SAAREA, SEAREA)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2018FA

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AAS 3020, AMST 3025

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19287 PMA 3420   SEM 101

  •  
    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Balance, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person