Spring 2023
ASAMST 145AC 001 - LEC 001
Formerly Asian American Studies 145
Politics, Public Policy, and Asian American Communities
Michael Chang
Class #:23869
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Ethnic Studies
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
9
Enrolled: 31
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 40
Waitlist Max: 5
Open Reserved Seats:
2 reserved for Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies Majors
3 reserved for Students with 3 or more Terms in Attendance
2 reserved for Students with a Minor in Public Policy
2 reserved for Ethnic Studies Majors
Hours & Workload
0 to 1 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week, 3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, and 9 to 8 hours of outside work hours per week.
Course Catalog Description
An examination of the purpose, power, and function of the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the federal government and their relationship to the Asian American community. The course presents a range of contemporary issues to illustrate how government institutions and the Asian community define issues and respond to political challenges.
Rules & Requirements
Credit Restrictions
Students that have already taken ASAMST 145 will not receive credit for taking ASAMST 145AC.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Requirements class fulfills
American Cultures Requirement
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
Open Reserved Seats:
2 reserved for Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies Majors
3 reserved for Students with 3 or more Terms in Attendance
2 reserved for Students with a Minor in Public Policy
2 reserved for Ethnic Studies Majors
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
Guide to Open, Free, & Affordable Course Materials
Associated Sections
None