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Asian American History and Identity: An Anti-Racism Toolkit
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 19 hours
  • Course by University of Colorado Boulder
  • Offered by

About

In this course, students will develop a greater understanding of Asian American history and identities, explore the problematic history of anti-Asian discrimination in the US, and develop skill sets that they can use to address anti-Asian hate and violence in their community. Target learners include students interested in Asian American history and Anti-Racism, but also any learner interested in creating more inclusive communities for AAPI Americans and stopping racism, hate, and violence in their community. Drawing from a diverse range of Asian American experiences, this course will utilize a variety of course-specific and open-source materials and activities that include facilitated conversations, interviews, videos, articles, podcasts, and art to guide the learner through 3 weekly modules. Week 1 focuses on the history of Asian American cultures and identities in the US. Week 2 tightens this lens to examine contextual examples of anti-Asian racism in US history and culture as well as artists, activists, and communities who have actively resisted Anti-Asian violence. Week 3 explores examples of Asian American activism and anti-racism using a humanities-centered approach and encourages learners to think about ways to deploy the skills developed throughout the course in their own communities and lives. During the course, learners will have the opportunity to complete self-guided reflections and responses to course material that will develop their knowledge of anti-racist practices and active bystander intervention. Learners who complete the course will be offered the opportunity to earn a Coursera badge/certificate and all participants will be encouraged to take the knowledge and skills gained from the course into their communities.

Modules

Introduction to the Course

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Course Introduction

Introduction to Week 1

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Week 1

1 Readings

  • Reckoning with a History of Anti-Asian Hate in the US

Introducing the Asian American Community: Who are we?

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • Defining Asian American and AAPI: By the Data
  • Understanding Diversity in Asian American Communities

Brown, Black, LatinX, and LGBTQIA Diversity and Difference in the AAPI Community

    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Lesson 4

4 Readings

  • Asian American and AAPI
  • Hapa
  • Black, Asian, and LatinX
  • Queering Asian American Identity

Defining Racism and AntiRacism

    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Lesson 5

6 Readings

  • Introduction to the Course Glossary
  • Introduction to terms for Critical Race Studies and Anti-Racism
  • What is Critical Race Theory?
  • What is Intersectionality?
  • What is Anti-Racism?
  • Additional Coursera Resources

Affirmative Action: A Case Study in Fighting Structural Racism, Navigating Privilege, and Engaging Activism in and Beyond the Law

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Lesson 6

1 Readings

  • Affirmative Action: Navigating Privilege, and Engaging Activism in and Beyond the Law

Meet the Experts: Week 1 Interviews

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Jennifer Ho, CU Boulder
  • Nishant Upadhyay, CU Boulder

Why Learn About Asian American History?

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Week 2

2 Readings

  • Why Learn About Asian American History?
  • Further Reading and Viewing for Week 2

How…and When Did We Get Here? A Snapshot of Asian American Immigration

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • Timelines
  • Podcast: So Where Are you Really From?

WWII/Japanese American Incarceration

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • Introduction to Japanese American Incarceration History
  • Podcast: “Shikata Ga Nai” by Julianne Sato-Parker

Late Twentieth-Century Challenges

    • 4 Readings
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4 Readings

  • NPR Podcast
  • Trauma and Memory in Vietnamese America
  • South Asian History
  • Black-Asian Divide in America

Meet the Experts: Week 3 Interviews

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Week 2

3 Videos

  • Daryl Maeda, CU Boulder
  • Chad Shomura, CU Denver
  • Faye Caronan, CU Denver

Introduction to Week 3

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Lesson 1

1 Videos

  • Introduction to Week 3

1 Readings

  • Covid-19 and the Rise in Anti-Asian Hate

Resisting Stereotypes and Media Representation

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Lesson 2

2 Readings

  • Resisting Stereotypes and Media Representation
  • Breaking Stereotypes

Representation of AAPI People and Cultures in Film and Popular Media

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Lesson 3

1 Readings

  • Asian American in Popular Culture and Media

Fighting Anti-Asian Hate: Activism and Solidarity

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Lesson 4

1 Readings

  • Fighting Anti-Asian Hate: Activism and Solidarity

Meet the Experts: Week 3 Interviews

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Angie Chuang, CU Boulder
  • Seema Sohi, CU Boulder

Course Conclusion and Evaluation

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Final Reflection & Course Evaluation

1 Videos

  • Course Conclusion

1 Readings

  • Additional sources, tools, and resources

Auto Summary

"Asian American History and Identity: An Anti-Racism Toolkit" is a foundational Coursera course that delves into Asian American history, identities, and anti-Asian discrimination in the US. Over three weeks, learners will engage with diverse materials, including videos, articles, and interviews, to understand and combat anti-Asian hate. Ideal for those passionate about Asian American history and anti-racism, the course offers a Coursera certificate upon completion and encourages applying learned skills to foster inclusive communities. Subscription options include Starter and Professional plans.

Maxwell Cassity
Instructors

Maxwell Cassity

Kariann Yokota
Instructors

Kariann Yokota