Introduction to Ethnic Studies - TCSU ETHN 110

Description

This course is an introduction to diverse institutional, cultural, historical, and contemporary issues relating to African-Americans, Asian Americans, American Indians and Chicano-Latinos in the United States.

Recommended Preparation

Introductory coursework in U.S. History or Sociology

Minimum Unit Requirements

3 semester units

Course Topics

1. Racism/Ethnocentrism
2. Stereotypes Gender/Sexuality
3. Immigration/Migration
4. Slavery/Genocide/Colonization/Relocation/Segregation
5. Resistance
6. Assimilation/Acculturation
7. Civil Rights
8. Identity
9. Inter and Intra-Group Diversity
10. Contemporary issues

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of basic context of foundations of Ethnic Studies;
2. Demonstrate a comparative understanding of the concepts of race/ethnicity, class and gender/sexuality, and institutionalized racism;
3. Demonstrate a comparative understanding of the diversity and contributions of various ethnic groups; and
4. Demonstrate how race, class and gender have shaped ethnic experiences in the U.S.

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