Spring 2021

ALL SPRING 2021 COURSES WILL BE INSTRUCTED REMOTELY
**ALL COURSES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE**                
CRN COURSE SECTIONS TITLE DAYS TIMES LOCATION INSTRUCTOR UNITS
  ASA 1   Historical Experience of Asian Americans T, TR 10:30-11:50 AM REMOTE Ayanna Yonemura 4
33086   A01 Discussion M 10:00-10:50 AM REMOTE    
33087   A02 Discussion T 3:10-4:00 PM REMOTE    
33088   A03 Discussion W 3:10-4:00 PM REMOTE    
33089   A04 Discussion T 7:10-8:00 PM REMOTE    
33090   A05 Discussion M 3:10-4:00 PM REMOTE    
33091   A06 Discussion T 6:10-7:00 PM REMOTE    
33092   A07 Discussion W 4:10-5:00 PM REMOTE    
33093   A08 Discussion F 10:00-10:50 AM REMOTE    
                 
  ASA 2   Contemporary Issues of Asian Americans T, TR 4:10-5:30 PM REMOTE Ga Young Chung 4
33094   A01 Discussion T 2:10-3:00 PM REMOTE    
33095   A02 Discussion T 6:10-7:00 PM REMOTE    
33096   A03 Discussion R 2:10-3:00 PM REMOTE    
33097   A04 Discussion M 5:10-6:00 PM REMOTE    
                 
63062 ASA 98F   Redefining Healthcare and Research: From Systems to Individuals T

6:10-8:00 PM

REMOTE Prachi Verma, Victoria Lee, Camille Abutin 2
                 
62080 ASA 100   Asian American Communities MW 12:10-2:00 PM REMOTE Sunaina  Maira  4
                 
33134 ASA 116   Asian American Youth MW 12:10-2:00 PM REMOTE Ga Young Chung 4
                 
62081 ASA 150E   Southeast Asian American Experience  T, TR 12:10-2:00 PM REMOTE Kieu Linh Valverde 4
                 
62082 ASA 150F    South Asian Americans MW 2:10-4:00 PM REMOTE Sunaina Maira 4
                 
62994 ASA 189A   The Hmong American Narratives MW 4:10-6:00 PM REMOTE Chue Vang 4
                 
62769 ASA 189B   Spirit Realm T, TR 2:10-4:00 PM REMOTE Kieu Linh Valverde  4
                 
  ASA 92/192   Internship        Ga Young Chung 1-4

Spring 2021 Course Structure Information 

 

ASA 01 Historical Experience of Asian Americans

Instructor: Ayanna Yonemura

HOW WILL LECTURES BE CONDUCTED?

Both synchronous and asynchronous.

IS ATTENDANCE IN SYNCHRONOUS LECTURES REQUIRED?

It is strongly encouraged.

WILL SYNCHRONOUS LECTURE MATERIALS BE RECORDED AND MADE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY)

Yes

HOW WILL SECTIONS BE CONDUCTED?

Synchronous

IS ATTENDANCE IN SYNCHRONOUS SECTIONS REQUIRED?

Yes

WILL SYNCHRONOUS SECTIONS LECTURE MATERIALS BE RECORDED AND MADE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY)

I will leave that to each TA to decide.

HOW WILL OFFICE HOURS BE CONDUCTED? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY).

Synchronous via Zoom

HOW WILL EXAMS BE ADMINISTERED? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY). 

All exams/assignments will be “take home” and submitted via Canvas.

WILL STUDENTS IN DIFFERENT TIME ZONES HAVE OPTIONS TO TAKE EXAMS OR TURN IN ASSIGNMENTS IN THEIR OWN TIME ZONE? (EXPLAIN)

No

WILL COURSE READINGS OR TEXTBOOK BE REQUIRED THROUGH EQUITABLE ACCESS? (EXPLAIN).

Yes

ARE STUDENTS REQUIRED TO HAVE A WEBCAM, HEADPHONES, AND A MICROPHONE TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS (EX: NEED THEIR WEBCAM ON DURING CLASS)? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY). 

Yes, they are required to microphones, and I strongly encourage cameras and headphones. 

IS THERE ANY SPECIFIC SOFTWARE REQUIRED FROM STUDENTS? (EXPLAIN)

No

ANY ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION?
N/A

 

ASA 02 Contemporary Issues of Asian Americans 

Instructor: Ga Young Chung 

HOW WILL LECTURES BE CONDUCTED?

Synchronous 

IS ATTENDANCE IN SYNCHRONOUS LECTURES REQUIRED?

Yes

WILL SYNCHRONOUS LECTURE MATERIALS BE RECORDED AND MADE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY)

The lecture will be recorded but it will be provided individually only when students need them. 

HOW WILL SECTIONS BE CONDUCTED?

Synchronous

IS ATTENDANCE IN SYNCHRONOUS SECTIONS REQUIRED?

Yes

WILL SYNCHRONOUS SECTIONS LECTURE MATERIALS BE RECORDED AND MADE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY)

No

HOW WILL OFFICE HOURS BE CONDUCTED? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY).

Tuesdays and Thursdays via Zoom

HOW WILL EXAMS BE ADMINISTERED? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY). 

There will be no exam but paper/projects

WILL STUDENTS IN DIFFERENT TIME ZONES HAVE OPTIONS TO TAKE EXAMS OR TURN IN ASSIGNMENTS IN THEIR OWN TIME ZONE? (EXPLAIN)

There will be no exam, so students in different time zones should not be concerned about it. 

WILL COURSE READINGS OR TEXTBOOK BE REQUIRED THROUGH EQUITABLE ACCESS? (EXPLAIN).

All the readings will be provided online with PDF files. Students do not need to purchase any books in my course.

ARE STUDENTS REQUIRED TO HAVE A WEBCAM, HEADPHONES, AND A MICROPHONE TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS (EX: NEED THEIR WEBCAM ON DURING CLASS)? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY). 

It is okay that students do not use their webcam during class.

IS THERE ANY SPECIFIC SOFTWARE REQUIRED FROM STUDENTS? (EXPLAIN)

N/A

ANY ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION?

N/A

 

ASA 89F Redefining Healthcare and Research: From Systems to Individuals

Instructor: Prachi Verma, Victoria Lee, and Camille Abutin

HOW WILL LECTURES BE CONDUCTED?

Synchronous (with the option for asynchronous work)

IS ATTENDANCE IN SYNCHRONOUS LECTURES REQUIRED?

No

WILL SYNCHRONOUS LECTURE MATERIALS BE RECORDED AND MADE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY)

Yes, all readings and lecture recordings will be uploaded to canvas as soon as possible. Instructors will also be available for students to continue discussions on the maertail on an as needed basis. 

HOW WILL OFFICE HOURS BE CONDUCTED? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY).

On an as needed basis. Students can reach out to instructors via email to set up an Zoom or phone appointment. Alternatively, instructors stay after class in case students have any small questions. 

HOW WILL EXAMS BE ADMINISTERED? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY). 

N/A

WILL STUDENTS IN DIFFERENT TIME ZONES HAVE OPTIONS TO TAKE EXAMS OR TURN IN ASSIGNMENTS IN THEIR OWN TIME ZONE? (EXPLAIN)

Deadline will be in PST but we will accept late work for full credit. Students outside of the PST time zone will be encouraged to let us know of their status so we can work with them on what is most convenient and least stressful for them. Instructors will be flexible and do not want this class to be burdensome to students. 

WILL COURSE READINGS OR TEXTBOOK BE REQUIRED THROUGH EQUITABLE ACCESS? (EXPLAIN).

No, readings will be offered as pdfs through Canvas.

ARE STUDENTS REQUIRED TO HAVE A WEBCAM, HEADPHONES, AND A MICROPHONE TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS (EX: NEED THEIR WEBCAM ON DURING CLASS)? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY). 

Although it is encouraged for students to use webcams and audio it is not required. Participation through the zoom chat box will suffice. 

IS THERE ANY SPECIFIC SOFTWARE REQUIRED FROM STUDENTS? (EXPLAIN)

Zoom will be required for students to participate in lectures. 

ANY ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION?

N/A

 

ASA 100 Asian American Communities

Instructor: Sunaina Maira 

HOW WILL LECTURES BE CONDUCTED?

Synchronous

IS ATTENDANCE IN SYNCHRONOUS LECTURES REQUIRED?

Yes

WILL SYNCHRONOUS LECTURE MATERIALS BE RECORDED AND MADE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY)

Yes - all classes are recorded on Zoom and shared with students 

HOW WILL OFFICE HOURS BE CONDUCTED? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY).

Office hours will be on Zoom

HOW WILL EXAMS BE ADMINISTERED? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY). 

There are no exams

WILL STUDENTS IN DIFFERENT TIME ZONES HAVE OPTIONS TO TAKE EXAMS OR TURN IN ASSIGNMENTS IN THEIR OWN TIME ZONE? (EXPLAIN)

Yes

WILL COURSE READINGS OR TEXTBOOK BE REQUIRED THROUGH EQUITABLE ACCESS? (EXPLAIN).

No, readings will be provided through Canvas

ARE STUDENTS REQUIRED TO HAVE A WEBCAM, HEADPHONES, AND A MICROPHONE TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS (EX: NEED THEIR WEBCAM ON DURING CLASS)? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY). 

No

IS THERE ANY SPECIFIC SOFTWARE REQUIRED FROM STUDENTS? (EXPLAIN)

No

ANY ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION?

No

 

ASA 116 Asian American Youth 

Instructor: Ga Young Chung

HOW WILL LECTURES BE CONDUCTED?

Synchronous 

IS ATTENDANCE IN SYNCHRONOUS LECTURES REQUIRED?

Yes

WILL SYNCHRONOUS LECTURE MATERIALS BE RECORDED AND MADE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY)

The lecture will be recorded but it will be provided individually only when students need them. 

HOW WILL OFFICE HOURS BE CONDUCTED? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY).

Tuesdays and Thursdays via Zoom

HOW WILL EXAMS BE ADMINISTERED? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY). 

There will be no exam but paper/projects

WILL STUDENTS IN DIFFERENT TIME ZONES HAVE OPTIONS TO TAKE EXAMS OR TURN IN ASSIGNMENTS IN THEIR OWN TIME ZONE? (EXPLAIN)

There will be no exam, so students in different time zones should not be concerned about it. 

WILL COURSE READINGS OR TEXTBOOK BE REQUIRED THROUGH EQUITABLE ACCESS? (EXPLAIN).

All the readings will be provided online with PDF files. Students do not need to purchase any books in my course.

ARE STUDENTS REQUIRED TO HAVE A WEBCAM, HEADPHONES, AND A MICROPHONE TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS (EX: NEED THEIR WEBCAM ON DURING CLASS)? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY). 

It is okay that students do not use their webcam during class.

IS THERE ANY SPECIFIC SOFTWARE REQUIRED FROM STUDENTS? (EXPLAIN)

N/A

ANY ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION?

N/A

 

ASA 150E Southeast Asian Americans Experience

Instructor: Kieu Linh Valverde

HOW WILL LECTURES BE CONDUCTED?

Synchronous

IS ATTENDANCE IN SYNCHRONOUS LECTURES REQUIRED?

Yes

WILL SYNCHRONOUS LECTURE MATERIALS BE RECORDED AND MADE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY)

Because of the nature of the topic and students needing to feel safe sharing all their thoughts, not all recordings will be shared. 

HOW WILL OFFICE HOURS BE CONDUCTED? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY).

By Zoom

HOW WILL EXAMS BE ADMINISTERED? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY). 

Project based and shared on Zoom

WILL STUDENTS IN DIFFERENT TIME ZONES HAVE OPTIONS TO TAKE EXAMS OR TURN IN ASSIGNMENTS IN THEIR OWN TIME ZONE? (EXPLAIN)

N/A

WILL COURSE READINGS OR TEXTBOOK BE REQUIRED THROUGH EQUITABLE ACCESS? (EXPLAIN).

No books required. All readings are available on Canvas.

ARE STUDENTS REQUIRED TO HAVE A WEBCAM, HEADPHONES, AND A MICROPHONE TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS (EX: NEED THEIR WEBCAM ON DURING CLASS)? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY). 

Webcams are strongly encouraged but not required.

IS THERE ANY SPECIFIC SOFTWARE REQUIRED FROM STUDENTS? (EXPLAIN)

Zoom

ANY ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION?

No

 

ASA 150F South Asian Americans

Instructor: Sunaina Maira 

HOW WILL LECTURES BE CONDUCTED?

Synchronous

IS ATTENDANCE IN SYNCHRONOUS LECTURES REQUIRED?

Yes

WILL SYNCHRONOUS LECTURE MATERIALS BE RECORDED AND MADE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY)

Yes - all classes are recorded on Zoom and shared with students 

HOW WILL OFFICE HOURS BE CONDUCTED? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY).

Office hours will be on Zoom

HOW WILL EXAMS BE ADMINISTERED? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY). 

There are no exams

WILL STUDENTS IN DIFFERENT TIME ZONES HAVE OPTIONS TO TAKE EXAMS OR TURN IN ASSIGNMENTS IN THEIR OWN TIME ZONE? (EXPLAIN)

Yes

WILL COURSE READINGS OR TEXTBOOK BE REQUIRED THROUGH EQUITABLE ACCESS? (EXPLAIN).

Yes

ARE STUDENTS REQUIRED TO HAVE A WEBCAM, HEADPHONES, AND A MICROPHONE TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS (EX: NEED THEIR WEBCAM ON DURING CLASS)? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY). 

No

IS THERE ANY SPECIFIC SOFTWARE REQUIRED FROM STUDENTS? (EXPLAIN)

No

ANY ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION?

No

 

ASA 189A The Hmong Americans Narratives 

Instructor: Chue Vang

HOW WILL LECTURES BE CONDUCTED?

Synchronous 

IS ATTENDANCE IN SYNCHRONOUS LECTURES REQUIRED?

Yes, it is required 

WILL SYNCHRONOUS LECTURE MATERIALS BE RECORDED AND MADE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY)

Synchronous lecture will be recorded and made available only to students. 

HOW WILL OFFICE HOURS BE CONDUCTED? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY).

Office hours will be conducted via Zoom during office hours schedules. Students may email the instructor to make appointments if they cannot make it to the schedule office hours times. 

HOW WILL EXAMS BE ADMINISTERED? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY). 

There are two exams. The midterm is a multiple choice exam on canvas and students will have one class period to take it. That means that the exam will open at the beginning of one class period on week 5 and will close at the end of the same class period. Students will have the time specified above to complete the midterm exam.

The final exam is a final term paper. The final term paper will be take home and due the Friday of week 10 by 11:59 PM. The final term paper will be out one week in advance to give students time to prepare.

WILL STUDENTS IN DIFFERENT TIME ZONES HAVE OPTIONS TO TAKE EXAMS OR TURN IN ASSIGNMENTS IN THEIR OWN TIME ZONE? (EXPLAIN)

Students in different time zones will have the option to complete the exams in their own time zone. If they do, they must let the instructor know. I will also make an announcement in class as well.

WILL COURSE READINGS OR TEXTBOOK BE REQUIRED THROUGH EQUITABLE ACCESS? (EXPLAIN).

Textbook will not be required through Equitable Access. Articles and chapters of books will be provided on canvas.

ARE STUDENTS REQUIRED TO HAVE A WEBCAM, HEADPHONES, AND A MICROPHONE TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS (EX: NEED THEIR WEBCAM ON DURING CLASS)? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY). 

Students are not required, however, it is suggested they have the devices in order to participate in class.

IS THERE ANY SPECIFIC SOFTWARE REQUIRED FROM STUDENTS? (EXPLAIN)

No

ANY ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION?

No

 

ASA 189B Spirit Realms

Instructor: Kieu Linh Valverde

HOW WILL LECTURES BE CONDUCTED?

Synchronous

IS ATTENDANCE IN SYNCHRONOUS LECTURES REQUIRED?

Yes

WILL SYNCHRONOUS LECTURE MATERIALS BE RECORDED AND MADE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY)

Because of the nature of the topic and students needing to feel safe sharing all their 

thoughts, not all recordings will be shared. 

HOW WILL OFFICE HOURS BE CONDUCTED? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY).

Zoom

HOW WILL EXAMS BE ADMINISTERED? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY). 

Project based and shared on Zoom

WILL STUDENTS IN DIFFERENT TIME ZONES HAVE OPTIONS TO TAKE EXAMS OR TURN IN ASSIGNMENTS IN THEIR OWN TIME ZONE? (EXPLAIN)

N/A

WILL COURSE READINGS OR TEXTBOOK BE REQUIRED THROUGH EQUITABLE ACCESS? (EXPLAIN).

Textbooks are required but how students get them is up to them.

ARE STUDENTS REQUIRED TO HAVE A WEBCAM, HEADPHONES, AND A MICROPHONE TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS (EX: NEED THEIR WEBCAM ON DURING CLASS)? (EXPLAIN AND SPECIFY). 

Webcams are strongly encouraged but not required.

IS THERE ANY SPECIFIC SOFTWARE REQUIRED FROM STUDENTS? (EXPLAIN)

Zoom

ANY ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION?

No

 

ASA 92/192 Internships

Please reach out to the instructor Dr. Ga Young Chung at gachung@ucdavis.edu.