Asian American Community Engaged Research

3.0 credits · Undergraduate

This course introduces students to community-engaged research within the Asian American community, exploring ethical, collaborative approaches to working with community members, organizations, and cultural institutions. Students will examine oral history, heritage preservation, archival research, and other methods while considering questions of representation, reciprocity, and community ownership of knowledge. Through case studies and hands-on activities, students will develop strategies for conducting research that is responsive to community priorities and contributes meaningfully to ongoing efforts in education, preservation, and cultural revitalization.