AAS 159: Asian Am Media Rep
San Jose State University
Considers how popular culture provides us with the scripts to practice femininities, masculinities, and sexualities, and how these practices are infused with race and class. Examines how we exchange knowledge about race and gender through popular culture. Includes a historical survey of Asian American popular representation, beginning with ideas of orientalism and colonialism and concluding with the current digital age. Reviews how changing political, social, and cultural discourses have affected Asian American participation in media production, and how these forces have shaped media representations of Asians. Discusses the influence of form, content, funding, and circumstances of production on how these films, videos, and digital media works came to be. Satisfies GE Area: 6.Ethnic Studies (Formerly Area F). Note(s): A grade of C- (1.7) or better is required to satisfy GE Area 6. While this course is open to all undergraduate students including freshmen, this is an upper division course best suited for sophomore, junior or senior level students.
Average GPA: 3.53
Grade distribution records: 73 students across 2 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 51 | 69.9% |
| A- | 7 | 9.6% |
| B+ | 4 | 5.5% |
| B | 3 | 4.1% |
| C+ | 1 | 1.4% |
| C | 1 | 1.4% |
| D | 1 | 1.4% |
| F | 5 | 6.8% |
Based on 73 student grade records across 2 terms and 1 professor.
Instructors
- Joanne Marie L Rondilla 73 students, Average GPA 3.52