Undergraduate Bulletin - Loyola Marymount University

APAM 435
Asian Pacific American Women’s Experience
3 Semester Hours
An interdisciplinary and comparative examination of the
histories and experiences of Asian Pacific American women.
Topics include social and economic inequality, literary
and cultural representation, and political and community
activism.
APAM 437
Asian Pacific Americans and the American Law
3 Semester Hours
An examination of constitutional, immigration, and civil
rights laws and their impact on the Asian Pacific American
experience. Analysis of historical court cases and legislation,
including those pertaining to citizenship, exclusion, and
World War II internment. Study of contemporary legal
issues in Asian Pacific American communities.
APAM 450
Specific Ethnic Focus Seminars
3 Semester Hours
An in-depth examination of the experience of a single Asian
American subgroup. Populations covered will vary.
APAM 453
Filipino American Experience
3 Semester Hours
Comprehensive introduction to the Filipino American
experience. Historical analysis of U.S. colonialism and the
experiences of Filipino Americans as “American Nationals.”
Review of contemporary issues such as immigration
patterns, community formation, and family dynamics.
In-depth study of Filipino Americans in Los Angeles and
Southern California.
APAM 457
Vietnamese American Experience
3 Semester Hours
Comprehensive introduction to the Vietnamese American
experience. Review of Southeast Asian politics during
the Cold War with emphasis on U.S. policies in Vietnam.
Review of contemporary issues in the Vietnamese American
community including economic integration, political
mobilization, and community and family dynamics. Indepth
study of the social and cultural life of Vietnamese
Americans in Los Angeles and California.
ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN STUDIES / 101
APAM 459
Pacific Islander American Experience
3 Semester Hours
Comprehensive study of the Pacific Islander American
experience, including the history and culture of Pacific
Islands, especially Hawaii, and contemporary issues facing
the Pacific Islander American communities, particularly in
Southern California.
APAM 478
Comparative Study of Asian Pacific American History
3 Semester Hours
Traces the many-faceted histories of Asian Americans and
Pacific Islanders from cross-cultural and transnational
perspectives, focusing on interactions and exchanges
between Asian Pacific Americans and various ethnic and
racial groups.
APAM 498
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
APAM 499
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
APAM 500
Capstone Course
3 Semester Hours
A mandatory course that provides APAM minors with the
opportunity to create an individualized thesis project that
draws on knowledge and experiences gained from previous
coursework in APAM studies. Specific requirements will be
finalized based on research interest.
Prerequisite: Completion of all other APAM requirements.