Whats the difference between APAS and Asian Studies?
The APAS Program focuses on the experiences, histories, cultures, and contemporary status of people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent living in the United States. In some respects, the field of Asian Pacific American Studies is similar to other ethnic studies fields like African American Studies, and Chicana/o Studies, and Native American Studies. Asian Pacific American Studies does not focus on the study of Asia or the Pacific Islands per se. Our courses primarily focus on experiences within the United States. Some of our courses do offer comparative perspectives on other Asian and Pacific Islanders’ experiences in other countries.
