ETHNIC STUDIES (ETH)

ETH 014  INTRODUCTION TO ETHNIC STUDIES  
3 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

C-ID: SOCI 150

Explores the social, historical, economic and political construction of race and ethnicity, and the systematic aspect of racial/ethnic stratification. Focus on the sociological analysis of racial/ethnic relations in the U.S. Examination of immigration issues, colorblindness, white privilege, social and racial justice, and the intersectionality of race, class, and gender. No credit if taken after SOC 014 or SOC 014H. Total of 54 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
Cross-listed courses: SOC 014
ETH 014H  HONORS INTRODUCTION TO ETHNIC STUDIES  
3 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

C-ID: SOCI 150

Enrollment Limitation: Acceptance into the Honors Program

Explores the social, historical, economic and political construction of race and ethnicity, and the systematic aspect of racial/ethnic stratification. Focus on the sociological analysis of racial/ethnic relations in the U.S. Examination of immigration issues, colorblindness, white privilege, social and racial justice, and the intersectionality of race, class, and gender. This enriched course is designed for the Honors Program allowing for more extensive research and application of the scientific method in an original research project, more student-directed discussions, and more extensive writing assignments. Total of 54 hours lecture. No credit if taken after SOC 014 or SOC 014H or ETH 014.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
Cross-listed courses: SOC 014H
ETH 051  HISTORY OF INDIGENOUS NATIVE AMERICANS  
3 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

History of different Indigenous peoples of Native America. Focus on the sociocultural, political, and economic institutions and the impact of U.S. government policies. Emphasis on race, ethnic and language background, class, reservation status, gender, sexuality and interethnic relations. No credit if taken after HIST 051 or HIST 012. Total of 54 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
Cross-listed courses: HIST 051
ETH 055  NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE AND CULTURAL EXPRESSION  
3 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENGL 001A or 001AH or 001AS

Reading and discussion of selected texts from the traditions and literature of Native Americans and other indigenous-identified groups with some discussion of history and art; with major emphasis on tribal lore, fiction, poetry, biography and other forms of cultural expression. Total of 54 hours lecture. No credit if taken after ENGL 051 or ENGL 055.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
Cross-listed courses: ENGL 055
ETH 061A  AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY TO 1865  
3 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

African American experience from origins in Africa through the Civil War. Topics include African origins; Triangular Traffic system and forced migration; plantations in colonial America and structural system of enslavement; participation in the American Revolution and formation of the New Republic; westward expansion; gender-specific oppression; resistance and revolt by enslaved peoples; varied experiences of enslaved peoples in house/field/urban/rural settings; anti-slavery movements; and varied roles in the Civil War. Emphasis placed on class, gender, interethnic and transnational relations. No credit if taken after HIST 061A or HIST 029A. Total of 54 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
Cross-listed courses: HIST 061A
ETH 061B  AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY FROM 1865  
3 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

African American experience from Reconstruction to the present. Topics include Reconstruction and Jim Crow policies; political/cultural movements and famous leaders; Great Migration and urban vs. rural experience; pan-Africanism and global connections; efforts in the world wars; Civil Rights and Black Power movements; political influence, arts and culture; and systemic racism from the 19th through 21st centuries. Emphasis placed on class, gender, sexuality, interethnic, and transnational relations. No credit if taken after HIST 061B or HIST 029B. Total of 54 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
Cross-listed courses: HIST 061B
ETH 062  AFRICAN AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGY  
3 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

African American behavior patterns in relationship to dominant concepts in psychology. Analysis of psychological attitudes and issues of African Americans resulting from racism, oppression and alienation. Emphasis placed on the intersectionalities of race, ethnicity, gender, class, sexuality, etc. No credit if taken after PSYC 062 or PSYC 029. Total of 54 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
Cross-listed courses: PSYC 062
ETH 063  AFRICAN AMERICAN SOCIOLOGY  
3 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

Sociological factors affecting African Americans' relationships to major institutions, social movements, and their communities especially compared to the dominant culture and other racial groups. Focus on key themes like education, employment, politics, criminal justice. Emphasis placed on the intersectionalities of race, gender, class, religion, sexuality, etc. No credit if taken after SOC 063 or SOC 029. Total of 54 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
Cross-listed courses: SOC 063
ETH 065  AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE  
3 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENGL 001A, 001AH, or 001AS

Analysis of African American writings and cultural expressions including oral traditions, songs, poetry, essays, drama, novels, and other genres. Emphasis on the intersectionalities of race, gender, class, sexual identity, and interethnic relations. No credit if taken after ENGL 065 or ENGL 050. Total of 54 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
Cross-listed courses: ENGL 065
ETH 071  ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HISTORY  
3 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) experiences and contributions to United States history spanning the early pioneers to the 49ers through the Japanese American concentration camp experience and the post-1965 immigrants and refugees in an era of globalization. Emphasis on race, ethnic and language background, class, immigration status, gender, sexuality and interethnic and transnational relations. No credit if taken after HIST 071 or HIST 041. Total of 54 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
Cross-listed courses: HIST 071
ETH 072  PSYCHOLOGY OF THE ASIAN AMERICAN  
3 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

Asian American behavior patterns in relationship to basic principles of psychology; search for identity in a multicultural society; roles of male and female in Asian American society. No credit if taken after PSYC 072 or PSYC 041.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
Cross-listed courses: PSYC 072
ETH 073  ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN SOCIOLOGY  
3 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

The sociological factors affecting Asian Pacific Islander Desi Americans' relationships to major institutions, social movements, and their communities, especially compared to the dominant culture and other racial groups. Focus on key themes like immigration, education, employment, politics. Emphasis placed on the intersectionalities of race, ethnicity, gender, class, immigration status, language, sexuality, etc. No credit if taken after SOC 073 or SOC 041. Total of 54 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
Cross-listed courses: SOC 073
ETH 075  ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LITERATURE  
3 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENGL 001A, 001AH, or 001AS

Analysis of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American literature and cultural expressions including oral traditions, poetry, essays, drama, novels and other genres. Emphasis on the intersectionalities of race, gender, class, sexual identity, immigration status, language background, interethnic relations, and transnationalism. No credit if taken after ENGL 075 or ENGL 052. Total of 54 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
Cross-listed courses: ENGL 075
ETH 081  MEXICAN AMERICAN HISTORY  
3 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

Mexican American history from pre-European settlements to contemporary times. Emphasis on race, class, gender, immigration status, intersectionalities, and interethnic and transnational relations. No credit if taken after HIST 081 or HIST 031. Total of 54 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
Cross-listed courses: HIST 081
ETH 082  CHICANO/A PSYCHOLOGY  
3 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

Analysis of the psychology of Mexican Americans and Chicano/a as compared to mainstream society and other marginalized communities. Focus on issues such as racism, family, identity, relationships, religion/spirituality, mental and physical health, cultural expressions, and civic engagement. Emphasis placed on the intersectionalities of race, immigration status, ethnicity, gender, class, sexuality, etc. No credit if taken after PSYC 082 or PSYC 031. Total of 54 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
Cross-listed courses: PSYC 082
ETH 083  CHICANO SOCIOLOGY  
3 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

The sociological factors affecting Chicano/a relationships to major institutions, social movements, and their communities, especially compared to the dominant culture and other racial groups. Focus on key themes like immigration, education, employment, politics. Emphasis placed on the intersectionalities of race, class, ethnicity, gender, immigration status, language, sexuality, etc. No credit if taken after SOC 083 or SOC 031. Total of 54 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
Cross-listed courses: SOC 083
ETH 085  CHICANO AND MEXICAN LITERATURE  
3 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENGL 001A or 001AH or 001AS

Chicano/a/x and Mexican literature and cultural expressions including oral traditions, poetry, essays, drama, novels, and other genre. Emphasis on the intersectionalities of race, ethnicity, gender, class, sexual identity, immigration status, language background, interethnic relations, and transnationalism. No credit if taken after ENGL 085 or ENGL 047. Total of 54 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
Cross-listed courses: ENGL 085
ETH 086  CHICANO/A AND LATINO/A AMERICAN CULTURE  
3 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

Analysis of the Chicana/o and Latina/o cultures within the United States. Focus on the immigration experience as it relates to ethnicity and gender. Emphasis placed on the intersectionalities of race, ethnicity, gender, class, immigration status, language, sexuality, socioeconomic classes. No credit if taken after ANTH 086 or ANTH 031. Total of 54 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
Cross-listed courses: ANTH 086