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Ethnic Studies

Overview Degrees/Certificates Courses

Ethnic Studies is an interdisciplinary and diverse field that gives voice to historically marginalized peoples and their perspectives by challenging systems of injustice and valuing diversity. This program seeks to educate students on progressive social change, reflect on the dynamics of power and knowledge, and promote multiple approaches to social justice issues while encouraging students to be informed and active citizens. Ethnic Studies allows students a particular focus on marginalized and disadvantaged populations while also de-centering the dominant cultural, political, and social ideals that have shaped western societies.

Division Dean Brian Robinson
Department Chair Dr. Tamara Cheshire
Phone (916) 361-6330
Email robinsb@flc.losrios.edu

Ethnic Studies (ETHNS) Courses

ETHNS 299 Experimental Offering in Ethnic Studies

Units:0.5 - 4
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This is the experimental courses description.

ETHNS 300 Introduction to Ethnic Studies

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:ENGWR 300 with a grade of "C" or better
Transferable:UC
General Education:AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area D; CSU Area F; IGETC Area 4; IGETC Area 7
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course introduces students to Ethnic Studies and the diverse institutional, cultural, and historical issues relating to the past and present life circumstances and intersectional identities of the four core Ethnic populations of Asian Americans, Chicanx/Latinx Americans, African Americans, and Native/Indigenous Americans within the United States.

ETHNS 320 Introduction to African American Studies

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:ENGWR 300 with a grade of "C" or better
Transferable:CSU; UC
General Education:AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area D; CSU Area F; IGETC Area 4; IGETC Area 7
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course introduces students to Ethnic Studies and the diverse institutional, cultural, and historical issues relating to the past and present life circumstances of African Americans within the United States. This course is interdisciplinary in nature and presents an overview of the cultural, economic, historic, social, and political issues in the life of African Americans in the United States. It will expose students of all ethnic backgrounds to the issues germane to the experience of African Americans in the United States.

ETHNS 330 Introduction to Asian American Studies

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:ENGWR 300 with a grade of "C" or better
Transferable:CSU; UC
General Education:AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area D; CSU Area F; IGETC Area 4; IGETC Area 7
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

ETHNS 350 Introduction to Native American Studies

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:ENGWR 300 with a grade of "C" or better
Transferable:CSU; UC
General Education:AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area D; CSU Area F; IGETC Area 4; IGETC Area 7
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course introduces students to Ethnic Studies and the diverse institutional, cultural, and historical issues relating to the past and present life circumstances and intersectional identities of Native Americans/American Indians within the United States. This course is a survey of traditional cultures of Native Americans/American Indians focusing on the social, religious, economic, and artistic practices. The antiquity, distribution, and linguistic histories of Native American/American Indian cultures are integrated with the contemporary status of Native peoples regarding social change and adaptation.

ETHNS 351 Native American Policy and Law

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:ENGWR 300 with a grade of "C" or better
Transferable:CSU
General Education:AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area F
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course is an in-depth study of Native American cultures and the impact of local, state and federal policies and laws pertaining to tribal sovereignty and self-governance. Students will critically examine the effects of and resistance to colonization and cultural appropriation upon Native American cultures and religions; and gain a practical understanding of the legal, political, and cultural challenges faced by Native American tribal nations in our own region and across the country.

ETHNS 360 Introduction to Chicana/o/x Studies

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:ENGWR 300 with a grade of "C" or better
Transferable:CSU; UC
General Education:AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area D; CSU Area F; IGETC Area 4; IGETC Area 7
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course introduces students to the diverse institutional, cultural, and historical issues relating to the past and present life circumstances and intersectional identities of Chicana/o/x Americans within the United States. Specifically, this course examines and redefines the lives of Chicana/o/x Americans through their own experiences from the inside looking out at the world.

ETHNS 495 Independent Studies in Ethnic Studies

Units:1 - 3
Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

An independent studies project involves an individual student or a small group of students in study, research, or activities beyond the regularly offered ethnic studies courses. UC transfer credit will be awarded only after the course has been evaluated by the enrolling UC campus. The units completed for this course cannot be counted towards the minimum 60 units required for admissions.

ETHNS 499 Experimental Offering in Ethnic Studies

Units:0.5 - 4
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024