Model Minority(?) - Changing Identities of Asian Americans

This seminar puts a spotlight on many facets of Chinese Americans identity. Participants will explore this topic initially through Asian Americans documentary’s lense and bring their own perspective and life experience to deepen the conversation. The seminar aims to place the shifting concept of Chinese American identity in the socio-historical context of the United States, while keeping focus on the recent trends that empower or threaten minority voices. The seminar is intended to be joined with the XYZ trip that would provide additional framework to perceive the socio-political influence of Asian American on the forming of the United States as a global power.

Meet the facilitator:
The three facilitators for this session are Yinqiu Ma, Xinyue Huang, and Ying Ou. Yinqiu, Xinyue, and Ying are lecturers of the Chinese language in the Department of East Asian Studies. They have rich experience in teaching the Chinese language to heritage learners of Chinese and interacting with the Chinese American community. They have led effective discussions about Chinese Americans’ experiences, assimilation, and cultural identity in their classes. They have also organized various activities and events in and out of class to facilitate an understanding of Asian Americans’ values and contributions. In the spring of 2022, Yinqiu and Xinyue ran a roundtable discussion on the history, social status, and challenges of Asian Americans. In the fall of 2021, they organized a “Face of Asian People” exhibition in Frist Campus Center that displays student-designed posters featuring notable Asian Americans and their achievements.

What to Expect:
Mini workshop (90 mins total)

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