Angelina Fa

 Welcome to Spring 2025!

I teach multiple sections of  ASAM 20 : Asian American Experience Since 1820.

Asian American Studies courses like this have been taught for many years throughout Community College, CSU and UC campuses.

ASAM 20 covers the long history of diverse Asian American communities that started with immigrants from China, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, India and Pakistan.  We explore the communities created by those coming from Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.  We explore current and historic issues of race and racism, self-determination, struggle and resistance.  CSU grants both US History and Area F Ethnic Studies credit for ASAM 20.

I was lucky to have high school, college and graduate school teachers who supported my exploration of the Asian American experience. I earned my BA and MA degrees in Rhode Island, and my doctorate in Ethnic Studies is from Cal.

If you do not see a space open right away, you can try to access the Wait List or make a Request to Add once the class begins.  There may be seats opening up after the first couple weeks since students who do not turn in classwork are dropped to make space for other students. Different sections have different start dates.

Key Dates

Course Starts:

1/27/2025 - 5/21/2025

This is a completely Online class which requires interaction with other students like other Online classes, but there is no one required meeting date or time.  ASAM 20 will require you to fully participate online each week throughout the semester, it is not self paced. There are 3 possible dates and times to take the  online 2 hour Final Exam on either  Wednesday 5/14 12:30-2:30pm; Saturday 5/17 10am-12pm; or Monday 5/19 7-9pm.  The final and all class work are all on Canvas using an internet accessible device.  There are no Zoom meetings or exams.

Key Links

• • For resources to support student success, visit the Canvas Student Support Center Links to an external site..
  • Please contact Disabled Students Programs and Services Links to an external site. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.for academic accommodations.

    How to Add ASAM 20
    

    For adding the Class Before the Start Date:

  • • You can access  Canvas log-in
    • Try checking to see if other sections of the same class are open
    • Use MyRam to enroll in the class if space is available.
    • If no space is available, you can use MyRam to add yourself to a waitlist. If space becomes available before the semester, you will be notified via email and provided an add code.
    • If you need help visit the 24/7 Canvas Help Chat Links to an external site.

    For Adding the Class After the Start Date:

    • CCSF has removed add codes as of Spring 2020
    • You must use the Class Request option on the class schedule using the CRN to request an add.
    • Requests are not guaranteed!
      
• When CCSF is in session I can be reached at afa@ccsf.edu.  Please put ASAM 20 Online in subject line.