Cedar Park High School – Asian American Studies

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

Asian American Studies, an elective course, introduces students to the myriad ethnic communities that make up the Asian American population. Early topics include the effects of European imperialism, the early arrivals of the first Asians to the Americas, and the growth of these transnational communities. Additionally, the course covers the impacts of the exclusionary period, the political landscape of World War II, and the Asian American activism of the Civil Rights Movement. In the post-1965 era, topics include changing immigration patterns, the lasting effects of 9/11, and contemporary explorations of Asian American social, cultural, and political conditions.