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Contemporary Issues of Pilipin@-Americans DeCal

As a backgrounder, Filipino-American history dates back to 1587, when Filipinos landed in Morro Bay, California. Since then, Filipinos have built and established communities in America and have developed a distinct culture—a Filipino-American culture. Filipinos are the second largest Asian minority group in California and yet, the stories of Filipino-Americans are not portrayed in mainstream media or readily available in history books. With this course in mind, students will be given an opportunity to learn about the contemporary Filipino-American experience and explore a variety of issues affecting Filipino-Americans today.

The purpose of this course to bring awareness of the contemporary issues Filipino-Americans face in society. Awareness is achieved through education, discussion, and finally by putting one’s awareness into practice.

By the end of this course, students will be able to 1) apply this knowledge to their communities and 2) inform and educate others about Filipino-American issues. Overall, this course hopes to foster dialogue and group discussion, while providing a safe space for students to learn about their history, explore their identities, and share their experiences.

Contact

For more information, contact Maria Vallarta, Advocacy Coordinator (2011-2012) at pass.advocacy@gmail.com.