Questions, arguments and ideas regarding Asian American aesthetics. How can we apply traditional western concepts such as beauty, the sublime, and the imagination when considering Asian American cultural production? Explores the employment of realism, modernism and postmodernism across different genres.

Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or higher.

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Not open to freshmen

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
PANDYA S P
Sameer Pandya
4.4
56 reviews
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ASAM158 . Pandya S P 1 Year, 12 Days Ago

I took AS AM 168, but it's not an option cause it a new class. Professor Pandya is by far one of the best professors I've had at this school. He is an extremely intelligent and inspiring Professor. There were only 3-4 papers and attendance/participation as a grade. If you have any chance to take one of his classes I'd jump at it.

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ASAM158 . Pandya S P 9 Years Ago

As a Fem studies major i really enjoyed this course. I really learned a lot. I really appreciated the course structure as it was very organized, and the grading was very clear. The class was light on the lecturing and there were group presentations nearly everyday (2x per person) midterm/final essays

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ASAM5 . Pandya S P 14 Days Ago

Such a cool guy, definitely cares about what he is teaching. Lecture isn't mandatory. Only two assignments throughout the course, which was the midterm and final which were both in person essays. So make sure you do good on those. Pretty manageable class to take. Highly recommend.

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ASAM5 . Pandya S P 17 Days Ago

Went to class once or twice. Pandya seemed chill and explained the main themes of the class, which was helpful. Even interacts with students in the audience. Overall very TA-heavy class. Took it as a P/NP GE which was perfect for time optimization—no attendance and no homework, just exams and discussion sections. Shoutout to Munira, great TA.

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ASAM5 . Pandya S P A Month Ago

He likes to hear himself talk. The class kind of rejects critical thinking, he tells you exactly what he wants you to think about the content, which I don't really like. His slideshows are really bad. He's not a bad teacher though, he does want everyone to understand the content and do well.

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ASAM5 . Pandya S P 6 Months Ago

I really enjoyed Professor Pandya's class. The only homework was the readings, and your grade is based on section attendance, midterm, and final which are both three essay questions. It is not mandatory to attend the lectures but I would recommend you go and because that is where he talks about the themes and everything that's on the tests.

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