ASIA AM 103
Social Science Research Methods
Description: Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Designed for juniors/seniors. Introduction to fundamentals of conducting social research on Asian Americans, providing experience in using some research methods and exercises in evaluating nature and quality of scientific research on Asian American issues. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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Fall 2021 - SELLING RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES TEXTBOOK FOR $40 (contact @ **********) This class consists of participation (which includes leading a group discussion and briefing of weekly chapters), research journals, 3 module assignments, and a group research paper. Participation points can be achieved by attending class, actively contributing to discussions, and posting to biweekly discussion forum prompts. You are also required to co-host an in class discussion facilitation about weekly readings (super chill and about 20-30 minutes). Every week, Dr. Fong has you submit a research journal which is about 2-3 pages on your progress with your research paper, questions you have, improvements and goals you have, and a discussion of the most impactful reading of the week. The module assignments are spaced out throughout the quarter and are relevant to class discussions and the paper. They were very low maintenance but definitely don't leave them to do at the last minute. There is an interview, self-ethnography, and coding module assignment. The 18-20 research paper is done in groups of 2-3 and includes a 8-10 minute in class presentation in week 10. It seems like a lot in the beginning but Dr. Fong is always reassuring us of where we should be and addresses our concern in her weekly feedback on our journals. Overall, I highly recommend this class as Dr. Fong is so intelligent and goes above and beyond the create such meaningful conversations about ethnic studies and empowering research and researchers. This is my second time taking a class with her and she is also so understanding to students and gave extensions readily to show her appreciation for our hard work.
Fall 2021 - SELLING RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES TEXTBOOK FOR $40 (contact @ **********) This class consists of participation (which includes leading a group discussion and briefing of weekly chapters), research journals, 3 module assignments, and a group research paper. Participation points can be achieved by attending class, actively contributing to discussions, and posting to biweekly discussion forum prompts. You are also required to co-host an in class discussion facilitation about weekly readings (super chill and about 20-30 minutes). Every week, Dr. Fong has you submit a research journal which is about 2-3 pages on your progress with your research paper, questions you have, improvements and goals you have, and a discussion of the most impactful reading of the week. The module assignments are spaced out throughout the quarter and are relevant to class discussions and the paper. They were very low maintenance but definitely don't leave them to do at the last minute. There is an interview, self-ethnography, and coding module assignment. The 18-20 research paper is done in groups of 2-3 and includes a 8-10 minute in class presentation in week 10. It seems like a lot in the beginning but Dr. Fong is always reassuring us of where we should be and addresses our concern in her weekly feedback on our journals. Overall, I highly recommend this class as Dr. Fong is so intelligent and goes above and beyond the create such meaningful conversations about ethnic studies and empowering research and researchers. This is my second time taking a class with her and she is also so understanding to students and gave extensions readily to show her appreciation for our hard work.
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