LA 2250 - The Japanese American Experience and the California Landscape (3)

Investigates the intersection of ethnic studies and landscape architecture by exploring the relationship between the Asian American community and place in the United States. Through the lens of the Japanese American experience in California since the late 19th century, this course will examine topics that include immigration patterns, socio-economic and political factors shaping US immigration policies, racism and its connection to labor and employment practices with focus on landscape and agriculture, World War II internment, post-war era ethnic resilience, the role of environmental influences in individual well-being, and evaluation of cultural identity in the Asian American community. Field trips are required.