ASAMST 230 Asian and African Diasporas of the Americas

3 Credit(s)

This course examines the similarities and differences between Asian and African Diasporas in four Western hemisphere contexts: Hawaii, Cuba, Brazil and the mainland United States. We will explore the differing ways in wich race, citizenship, and belonging are used by and on members of two different groups who in some cases, occupy similar roles within a nation-state and in other cases are cas on opposite “sides.” We will utilize approaches drawn from anthropology, sociology, political science, international studies, and cultural studies to give students a sense of how local contexts shape a more general diaspora experience. The ultimate goal of this course is to ask the questions: Is solidarity and constructive engagement possible between such radically different groups? If so, how? If not, why not?

Diversity Area: International