Expansion of Asian American studies fueled by racial attacks and activism
- Written by Pawan Dhingra, Associate Provost and Professor of American Studies, Amherst College
Asian American studies courses are beginning to draw from more disciplines. gahsoon/E+ via Getty ImagesFor more than 50 years, Asian American studies has been a recognized field at American colleges and universities. But outside of California, students who want to study it as a major or minor are usually out of luck.
However, the tide is beginning...
