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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.

This class is a lot of work, but definitely worth it!
Weaknesses: I think that nearing the end, the readings get to be overwhelming when we are also expected to complete a very big group assignment. I understand that they were already reduced for this concern, but readings such as one that discussed the history of objects may have been cut to reduce the workload a little. Even reducing page numbers by selecting the most important pages may have been helpful. It was still manageable, but that was with one week having no readings and time to completely focus on the group project, and I'm unsure how I would've done without that week. Nevertheless, I have very little other complaints about this course and even this is like a nitpick and nothing that would dissuade me from taking the class again.
Strengths: by the end of the course, a whole research paper is completed. I think this is a great way to explore research, and even more incredible that it focuses on Asian Americans. There is also a focus on the decolonization of methodology, which I think is relevant especially to us as a research institution. Also, Dr. Fong is incredible. It almost makes me cry how much she truly cares. She fosters a great classroom environment, and makes an effort to connect with every single person, even in a class with twenty five people. She reads every piece of work submitted and gives proper feedback, which is very very rare in other classes. I learned so so much from her and also my peers taking this course.

I absolutely loved this class! It may seem like a lot of work in the beginning, especially with the large group research paper due at the end of the term, but Dr. Fong breaks down projects and assignments into manageable parts. Dr. Fong is extremely intelligent and cares about her students' performance and well-being. She is always readily available to help and is very communicative. I took a lot away from this class and would most definitely take another class with Dr. Fong in the future!

Awesome and super engaging class! You spend most of the quarter working on group research projects, and the readings/discussions were all relevant to the project. Dr. Fong is an excellent professor and provides a lot of feedback throughout the quarter. Highly highly recommend taking AAS 103!