Association for Asian American Studies
The Association for Asian American Studies was founded in
1979 for the purpose of advancing the highest professional
standard of excellence in teaching and research in the
field of Asian American Studies; promoting better
understanding and closer ties between and among various
sub-components within Asian American Studies: Chinese,
Japanese, Korean, Filipino, Hawai'ian, Southeast Asian,
South Asian, Pacific Islander, and other groups. AAAS
sponsors professional activities to facilitate increased
communication and scholarly exchange among teachers,
researchers, and students in the field of Asian American
Studies. The organization advocates and represents the
interests and welfare of Asian American Studies and Asian
Americans. AAAS is also founded for the purpose of
educating American society about the history and
aspirations of Asian American ethnic minorities.
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