Ethnic Studies (ETHS) Graduate Course Descriptions
ETHS 505. Women of Color in the U.S.
Examination of historical and contemporary issues facing American Indian, Afro-American, Asian and Latina women in the United States. The impact of race, gender, and social inequalities on the lives of women of color will be discussed. Prereq.: For 405: WS 201, ETHS 201, 205, 215, 220, or an approved racial issues course. 3 credits F.
ETHS 525. Contemporary Asian Pacific American Issues
Diaspora and immigration; relations to other groups of color; anti-Asian movements; identities and representations; Model Minority Myth; activism; achievement/contributions of Asian Pacific Americans. Prereq.: one of 201, 215, or approved Racial Issues course. 3 credits F, ALT.
ETHS 572. Topics/Fieldwork in Asian Homelands or Diaspora Communities
Travel and field experience in Asian homelands or Diaspora communities. May be repeated with different nations to max. of 9 credits. Winter Intersession. 3 credits SUM, ALT.
