This document discusses the concepts of ethnicity, pan-ethnicity, and Asian American identity. It provides context on the development of Asian American Studies and ethnic studies programs. Key points include: (1) Ethnicity refers to shared cultural identity, while pan-ethnicity allows different ethnic groups to unite for political purposes; (2) Asian American Studies emerged from civil rights and ethnic power movements to examine racialized experiences; (3) The first Asian American Studies department was established at San Francisco State University in 1968 in response to student protests.