(Mixed) Asian American Studies across California State University Catalogs: Advancing AB 1460 through Multiracial-inclusive Courses
by Jacob P. Wong-Campbell and Marc P. Johnston-Guerrero
ABSTRACT: Assembly Bill 1460 codified Ethnic Studies coursework as an undergraduate graduation requirement across the California State University (CSU) system. In its focus on four historically defined racialized core groups, the legislation is silent on the role of Critical Mixed Race Studies in advancing its mandate. Through Critical Content Analysis of CSU academic catalogs, we quantify a dearth of courses explicitly mentioning multiraciality across the system and highlight the unique contributions of, and opportunities for, Asian American Studies departments who have and continue to serve as vital partners in increasing curricular visibility of multiracial identities and experiences.
Article Citation: Jacob P. Wong-Campbell and Marc P. Johnston-Guerrero (2024) (Mixed) Asian American Studies across California State University Catalogs: Advancing AB 1460 through Multiracial-inclusive Courses. AAPI Nexus: Policy, Practice and Community: 2024, Vol. 21, No. 1 & 2.