Asian Pacific American Studies... Application
Are you interested in learning about Asians and Pacific Islanders in America? Are you curious about one of the fastest growing racial groups in America, which includes people from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Tonga, and Samoa? Would you like to understand how Asian Pacific Americans fit into AmericaÕs larger racial landscape, and how they interact with other racial groups? Would you like to take classes from a wide variety of disciplines, including English, American Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, History, and more?
If you answered YES, then you might be interested in the Asian Pacific American Studies (APAS) minor at UVA. The minor is composed of 18 credits (6 courses) drawn from an evolving list of classes in more than 8 departments. To declare in APAS, you simply need to have taken an APAS survey class or elective. After you apply for the minor, you will receive personalized mentorship from APAS faculty and become connected to a variety of interesting activities and resources throughout Grounds.
APAS minor requirements
Eligible UVA courses for applying to Asian Pacific American Studies
Application for 2008
Applications for 2007-08 will be due by Monday, April 21, 2008, 5 pm, to the mailbox of the APAS Director, Sylvia Chong, in the Faculty Lounge of the English Dept., 2nd floor Bryan Hall. You can also e-mail your completed application, including VISTAA form, toapas-program@virginia.edu. If you have any questions, please contact Sylvia Chong (schong@virginia.edu) or Sarah Wilcox Elliott (SLWE@virginia.edu).
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