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Asian American Studies

Mosaic: Themes in Asian American Studies highlights stories, figures, and developments from diverse communities while exploring themes such as migration, oppression, identity, expression, joy, and resistance.

Students will learn about:

  • The terms and tools they need to analyze the impacts of race and ethnicity in US history
  • The resources that are available in their communities
  • How to work toward solutions for problems they care about

For grades 9 and up.

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Comprehensive Elective Program

Working Toward Equity

The United States has a diverse heritage, and yet the traditional telling of US history, literature, and culture does not fully incorporate the stories and perspectives of marginalized peoples. People of Asian descent have been essential contributors to US society, but they often are excluded from the narratives that students are exposed to at school and in the media.

Asian American studies, a branch of ethnic studies, aims to counter some of the dominant narrative by centering the perspectives, experiences, contributions, and cultures of Asian American communities. It seeks to engage students with culturally responsive and inclusive curriculum.

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Mosaic Unit 1: Introduction to Asian American Studies
Mosaic Unit 2: Heritage Countries and Regions
Mosaic Unit 3: Migration Experiences
Mosaic Unit 4: Oppression and Inequality
Mosaic Unit 5: Leadership and Resistance
Mosaic Unit 6: Cultural Contributions

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Additional Features

Mosaic Spotlights

Spotlights

Features that focus on individual impacts in history allow students to connect with the content through the accomplishments and activities of real people.
Mosaic Maps

Maps and Charts

Spatial explorations of historical topics and trends allow visual learners to interact with the content using curated maps and charts to encourage thoughtful discussion through the lens of geography.

Mosaic Art Analysis

Art Analyses

In-depth investigations of artists and art allow students to connect artistic representation with their exploration of social studies. Questions and activities related to the artwork guide student analysis to increase visual literacy skills.
Mosaic Literary Luminaries

Literary Luminaries

Spreads that consider authors of many genres, and that include samples from their works, provide opportunities for readers to learn about connections that they can make to other texts. Scaffolded questions encourage students to make connections between authors and to their own lives.

Mosaic Into the Archives

Into the Archives

This feature encourages students to engage with primary sources ranging from maps and letters to artifacts. Activities encourage students to think critically about what they are studying and the overall theme of the unit. 

Mosaic Connect It

Connect It

These story- and art-based features encourage students to interact with the themes and content of the unit through an exploration of historical cultural narratives. Consider This questions ask the students to use analysis skills to make connections. 

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