Splash Biography
EVAN KRATZER, Princeton Freshman
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Major: Undeclared (Likely Woodrow Wilso College/Employer: Princeton Year of Graduation: 2016 |
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Brief Biographical Sketch:
Evan Kratzer is the current chair of the Asian American Studies Committee for the Princeton Asian American Studies Association. The group is working towards the creation of an Asian American Studies program at the university. In the past semester, Evan, along with co-teacher Linda Zhong, have talked to University Trustees, administration, and academics across the nation to further their effort. Evan took part in the course "Asian American Literature and Law" in the Fall of 2012. Evan is a Freshman from Scarsdale, NY. While attending Scarsdale High School, he took part in quizbowl and debate among other clubs. He is currently planning on majoring in the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs with a focus on East Asian International Relations. He can be reached at ekratzer@princeton.edu. Past Classes(Clicking a class title will bring you to the course's section of the corresponding course catalog)H86: Introduction to Asian American Studies in Splash Spring 13 (Apr. 27, 2013)
Did you know that Asian Americans once argued to the Supreme Court that they were white so that they could gain citizenship? The history of Asian Americans is dynamic, expands upon the white-black dichotomy that dominates American racial dialogue, and remains largely unknown by most people. Beyond just the historical aspect of Asian American Studies, we will also examine modern aspects of the Asian American community Examples include the model minority myth, the possible existence of racial quotas at universities, and modern immigration patterns.
Absolutely everyone is welcome! Sociology, law, history, literature, and the arts will all come into play. This multi-disciplinary talk will hopefully augment students' views of the world around them and spark interest in this dynamic field.
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