Courses

Critically examines American identity and experiences, past and present, focusing on ethnicity, gender, popular culture, and political culture. Formerly ETHN 2064.

Intensive examination of a topic or issue affecting Asian Americans, such as the Japanese American internment during World War II, or Asian American social movements or community organizations. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours on different topics. Prereq., ETHN 1025 or 2001. Formerly ETHN 3425, AAST 3420.

Intensive examination of a particular topic, theme, issue, or problem in Chicana and Chicano studies as chosen by the instructor. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours within a term on different topics. Prereq., ETHN 1016 or 2001. Formerly CHST 3100.

Provides insight into the present socioeconomic condition of Chicanas and the concept of feminismo through interdisciplinary study of history, sociology, literary images, and film portrayals. Prereq., ETHN 2001 or 2536 or equivalent. Same as WMST 3135. Formerly CHST 3135. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.

Focuses on leadership theories and skills necessary for effectiveness in multicultural settings. Students gain understanding of traditional and culturally diverse approaches to leadership and change through comparative analyses of western and non-western theories and practices. Community service required. Prereq., ETHN 2001 or equivalent. Formerly ETHN 3200. Same as INVS 3100 and LDSP 3100. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.

Examines critical questions posed by hip hop culture. Accentuated in this course are hip hops contributions to the political-economic, philosophical, and sociological study of race, racism, sexism, and sexuality. This course examines the ways in which hip hop, as a new social phenomenon, cultural force and aesthetic form, have influenced contemporary American and global culture. Prereq., ETHN 2001 or 2002.

Explores the experiences, perspectives, and status of American Indian women in historical and contemporary contexts. Examines representations of Indigenous women in mainstream culture. Emphasizes the agency of American Indian women-their persistence, creativity, and activism, especially in maintaining Indigenous traditions. Prereq., WMST 2000, 2600 or ETHN 2001 or 2003. Same as WMSt 3210. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity. Formerly AIST 3210. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Fosters a better understanding and appreciation of the role African Americans have played in the evolution and shaping of urban America. Employs techniques of urban studies to more effectively assess the many dimensions, subtitles, and insensitivities of life in the city. Prereq., ETHN 2001 or 2002 or equivalent. Recommended prereq., a working knowledge of U.S. and Afro-American history. Restricted to juniors/seniors. Formerly ETHN 4252.

Explores universal components of religion, as inferred from religions of the world, ranging from smaller-scale oral to larger-scale literate traditions. Same as ANTH 3300. Formerly ETHN 3300.

Deals with historical events involving conflicts between the U.S. government and American Indians. Examples include the role of the FBI in the Pine Ridge Sioux Reservation (1972--76) or the 1864 massacre of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians in Colorado territory. Additional courses may relate to tribal governments. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours on different topics. Prereq., ETHN 2001, 2003, 2013. Restricted to juniors/seniors. Formerly AIST 3400.

Preparation for empirical inquiry in Ethnic Studies. Emphasizes philosophy of social science and cultural studies. Students engage rigorous, theoretical concepts to understand research methods. Prepares students for writing a lengthy, cogent research paper. Prereq., ETHN 2001. Formerly ETHN 3500. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) Ethnic Studies (ETHN) majors only.

Explores the social, economic, political, historical,and cultural role of African American women from an interdisciplinary perspective. Special emphasis is placed on African American women's rich oral and literary tradition. Prereq., ETHN 2001, 2002, or WMST 2000 or equivalent. Same as WMST 3505. Formerly BLST 3505.

Offers an historical overview of the Japanese American experience in the United States. Introduces and explores fundamental issues inherent in the study of human beings from the perspective of cultural social difference. Prereq., ETHN 1025 or 2001. Restricted to juniors/seniors. Formerly AAST 3670. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

People of color the world over are struggling for sovereignty, independence, civil and human rights, food security, decent wages and working conditions, healthy housing, and freedom from environmental racism and other forms of imperialism. Course analyzes and brings alive these struggles. Prereq., ETHN 2001 or equivalent. Restricted to juniors/seniors. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity. Formerly ETHN 3675.

Consult the Department of Ethnic Studies for information. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., ETHN 2001. Department and instructor consent required. Formerly ETHN 3840.

Through structured discussions, selected readings, and written assignments, students develop an understanding of theoretical concepts that engage race, class gender and sexuality in American Ethnic Studies. The emphasis is on critical analysis and theoretical arguments that encourage students to become critical thinkers. Prereqs., ETHN 2001 or 2004 and ETHN 2014 or 2064. Restricted to juniors and seniors. Formerly AMST 3950. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Engaging with the ways in which race, class, gender and sexual oppression intersect, this class examines several film productions by and about diasporic and subaltern subjects (especially children and women) in the U.S./Mexico borderlands, and the urban ethnic metropoles of the global borderlands. Prereq., ETHN 2001 or equivalent ETHN course. Same as FILM 4001. ETHN 4001 and 5001 are the same course. Formerly ETHN 3001.

Theoretically engaged seminar considers intersections of Chicana/o and Native American studies to shape our scholarly understanding of the U.S. and Mexico borderlands. Ethnographies, historical studies, novels, film, and music will be used to understand the processes of Spanish and Euro-American colonization, neocolonialism, identity formation, gender, syncretism, and mestizaje. Prereq., ETHN 2001 or 2536 or equivalent. Formerly CHST 400.

Variable topic that allows intensive coverage of a subject, theme, or issue in African American studies. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours on different topics. Prereq., ETHN 2001 or 2002 or equivalent. Restricted to juniors/seniors. ETHN 4102 and 5102 are the same course. Formerly ETHN 4652/5652. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Examines a particular topic, theme, issue, or problem concerning Chicana and Chicano studies. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours on different topics. Prereq., ETHN 2001 or 2536 or equivalent. Same as ETHN 5686. Formerly ETHN 4686.

Examines the history of the education of African Americans from early American history until current times. Covers primary, secondary, and higher education. Topics include education of African Americans before 1800, education of African Americans during the period of American slavery, and factors affecting today's education gains. Also covers current research being conducted in higher education. Prereq., ETHN 2001, 2002 or equivalent. Formerly ETHN 3112.

This is a writing intensive workshop in contemporary poetry writing and Chicana/o and Latina/o poetics-specifically, Nuyorican and Afro-Latino (the Nuyorican Poets Cafe). The purpose of the course is dual-fold: 1) students will be encouraged and empowered to express and develop their poetic voice; 2) students will be challenged to develop and refine their poetic craft. Examines primarily Chicana and Latino specific poetic expression that reflects the cultural mestizaje of Chicano/a and Latina/o peoples. Prereq., ETHN 2001. Recommended prereq., 6 credits in any ETHN class.

An intensive exploration and examination of the life and thought of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Special emphasis on the stages of his life and their corresponding productions. Prereq., ETHN 2001 or 2002 or equivalent. Restricted to juniors/seniors. Formerly BLST 4235.

Analyzes the life and thought of W.E.B. Du Bois for its contributions to interdisciplinary and intersectional studies. Emphasis will be placed on the innovative interdisciplinary and intersectional nature of Du Bois's epistemology and research methodology, as well as his participation in radical political and social movements. Prereq., ETHN 2001 or 2002. Restricted to junior/senior ETHN majors/minors. ETHN 4272 and 5272 are the same course. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Ethnic Studies (ETHN) majors only.

Gives special attention to ways U.S. institutions (i.e., legal, economic, educational, governmental and social agencies) affect Chicanas and Chicanos. Discusses internal colonialism, institutional racism, assimilation and acculturation, and identity. Prereq., ETHN 2536 or equivalent. ETHN 4306 and 5306 are indentical courses. Formerly CHST 4303.