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Publication Date
2026
Abstract
This final exam requires students to critically analyze Qian Julie Wang’s New York Times article, “Anti-Asian Racism Isn’t New,” through the lens of American Cultural Pluralism and the Law. Students will examine how the COVID-19 pandemic intensified anti-Asian racism in the United States by drawing on key course concepts, including cultural racism, racialization, borders, belonging, citizenship, identity formation, and white dominance. The assignment includes two components: a visual mind map that organizes theoretical frameworks and evidence, and a structured 800-word essay that integrates at least three peer-reviewed in-class readings using APA citation style. Through this process, students will demonstrate their ability to apply socio-political theories of race and culture to contemporary events while constructing a clear, evidence-based argument.
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For context and a deeper discussion of this assignment’s design and learning goals, please visit the Pressbook Flipping the Pyramid: Developing Critical Thinking Skills with GenAI, where it is featured and analyzed in detail.
https://pressbooks.cuny.edu/flippingbloomai/