B.A.
Degree Requirements
Courses
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ETHN001A.
Elemantary Swahili. An introduction to the language of Swahili
speaking people. Emphasis is on developing vocabulary and writing
skills. Attention will be given to understanding the relationship
of language to culture. Cross-listed as AFRL 001A, only one
may be counted for credit. 3 units.
ETHN010.
Africa: Myths and Realities. An introduction to African
Studies. Examines the most common myths found in both popular
and academic literature about Africa and its people. 3 units.
ETHN011.
Introduction to Ethnic Studies. Introduces the diverse
institutional, cultural, and historical issues relating to the
past and present life circumstances of Asian Americans, Mexican
Americans, Black Americans, and Native Americans. Designed to
introduce students to information presented in upper division
courses with ethnic studies content. 3 units.
ETHN021.
Freshman Seminar: Becoming an Educated Person.
A freshman seminar intended to provide students with an introduction
to the nature and possible meanings of higher education, and
the functions and resources of the University. Designed to help
students develop and exercise fundamental academic success strategies
and to improve their basic learning skills. Prerequisite: Instructor
permission. Cross-listed as GNST 021, only one may be counted
for credit. 3 units.
ETHN050.
Native American Religion and Philosophy. In-depth study
into the principles of Native American religion and philosophical
thought and the resulting impact of European culture upon the
Native American societies. 3 units.
ETHN094.
CAMP Transition and Problem Solving. Designed for CAMP students
new to University life, form and functions. The three hour lecture/discussions
per week are focused on assisting students with making a successful
transition to the University. May be repeated once for credit.
Graded Credit/No Credit. 3 units.
ETHN098.
Co-Curricular Activities. Co-curricular activities related
to the subject matter and intellectual concerns in Ethnic Studies.
Recommended for students new to the university experience and
students having completed fewer than 45 units of coursework.
May be repeated twice for total credits not to exceed 6 units.
Graded Credit/No Credit. 1-3 units.
ETHN100.
Ethnic America. Through an interdisciplinary approach, introduces
the four major American ethnic groups -Black, American Indian,
Chicano, Asian American. Focuses on themes common to all four
groups (racism, economic and political oppression) and demonstrates
the varied contributions of each culture to American social
and economic life. Prerequisite: Passing score on the WPE. 3
units.
ETHN110.
Asian Americans: Status & Identity. Study of attitudes,
motives, behavior and aspirations of Asian Americans in the
contemporary American society. Designed to make a detailed survey
of the Asian Americans from two different perspectives: (1)
How are Asian Americans regarded by the dominant majority, and
(2) How do Asian Americans regard themselves in the modern society?
3 units.
ETHN111.
Southeast Asians in the U.S. Examine several issues and
factors shaping the experiences of recent immigrant groups (Vietnamese,
Mien, Hmong, Cambodians, Laotians) from Southeast Asia to the
United States. Focuses on the dynamic relationship between ethnicity,
minority assignment and social integration as these effect the
experiences of these immigrant groups. 3 units.
ETHN112.
Contemporary Asian American Issues. An advanced, web enhanced
course which examines several important social issues such as
emerging communities, education, employment and occupations
and popular culture, imagery and stereotypes shaping the contemporary
experiences of diverse Asian American groups. 3 units.
ETHN130.
Chicano Studies: Perspectives and Paradigms. Transmits
knowledge and understanding of how racism confronts and divides
American society. Attention will be given to the effects of
racism on the experiences of Chicanos in American society. 3
units.
ETHN131.
La Raza Studies. An ethnohistorical analysis of La Raza
C-smica designed to convey crosscultural knowledge and understanding
of peoples from Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico and Central America.
Includes a comparative analysis of ethnic identity and a survey
of socio-cultural, political and economic changes which have
influenced U.S./Latin American policy and immigration patterns
of Latinos to the United States. 3 units.
ETHN132.
La Mujer Chicana. A critical analysis of the cultural influence
that the family, community, religion, economic status and peers
play upon the decisions, the values and roles held by Chicanas.
An examination of the processes which have resulted in the change
of attitudes, values and roles of the contemporary Chicana.
3 units.
ETHN133.
Crosscultural Aging in America. Examines aging crossculturally
among ethnic groups in America. Emphasis will be placed on a
review of the current literature on aging and ethnicity. Also
examines changing roles and values in Black, Hispanic, Asian
and Native American families. 3 units.
ETHN140.
Native American Experience. An advanced course in American
Indian history, political and social relations, with emphasis
upon current movements and problems of Native American life.
3 units.
ETHN171.
African Religions and Philosophies. A study of the African's
concept of God with particular emphasis on His works, His relationship
to His creations, and His worship. Also covers the concepts
of evil, ethics, justice and various metaphysical ideas. 3 units.
ETHN173.
The Black Family in the United States. Using the interdisciplinary
approach, several institutional factors affecting the structure,
evolution, and function of the Black Family unit in the United
States will be studied. Permits a broad, yet systematic, examination
of the Black Family in order to understand the several dynamics
affecting the Black Family in particular and Black Americans
in general. 3 units.
ETHN195.
Fieldwork in Ethnic Studies. Allow students, with faculty
supervision, to work closely with the ethnic minority community.
Students may work with a community agency, community organization,
or other site with instructor approval. Requires students to
display knowledge, understanding, and application of research
methods in problem solving. May be repeated once for credit.
Graded Credit/No Credit. 3 units.
ETHN198.
Co-Curricular Activities. Co-curricular activities related
to the subject matter and intellectual concerns in Ethnic Studies.
For example, students may earn ETHN 198 credits by participating
in Ethnic Studies classes as tutors and/or section or discussion
leaders; teaching as voluntary instructors or tutors in courses
offered by community organizations. May be repeated twice for
total credits not to exceed 6 units. Graded Credit/No Credit.
1-3 units.
ETHN199.
Special Problems. Individual projects or directed reading.
Admission requires approval of the faculty member under whom
the individual work is to be conducted, the appropriate program
director and the coordinator of the Ethnic Studies Center. Graded
Credit/No Credit. 1-3 units.
ETHN299.
Special Problems/Individual Study. Open to classified and
unclassified graduate students. Allow qualified students to
explore topics, issues, and subjects pertinent to ethnic groups
in the United States. Graded Credit/No Credit. 3 units.
