BA in Asian American Studies in Irvine United States | University of California Irvine

The Department of Asian American Studies explores the past and present realities of Asian communities in the U.S. and worldwide. Its courses offer insights into the cultural, political, and economic structures of Asian American populations. Learners are encouraged to engage actively in expanding their awareness of diverse cultural viewpoints within American society. Additionally, the Department plays a role in the Culture and Theory Ph.D. initiative, leveraging the combined expertise of interdisciplinary fields including African American Studies, Chicano/Latino Studies, Asian American Studies, Critical Theory, and Gender and Sexuality Studies. This graduate program adopts an issue-focused methodology rather than traditional disciplinary boundaries when examining race, gender, and sexuality through the lenses of diaspora, transnationalism, and postcolonial studies, all grounded in humanities, social sciences, and arts frameworks.