Introduction to Ethnic Studies

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This course introduces students to the interdisciplinary approach of Ethnic Studies and its major concepts and analyses. The course examines the histories, current issues, and unique lived experiences of four historically defined racialized American groups: Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Latinx Americans. The course will examine major cases of struggle, solidarity, and resistance while engaging in current justice and equity movements focused on dismantling white supremacy, colonialism, imperialism, and other forms of oppression targeting communities of color. The course also focuses on the intersection of racial and ethnic identities with other forms of social identity, such as class, gender, sexuality, religion, indigeneity, and immigration status. 54 hours lecture. ADGE: 4, 6; Transfer: CSU, UC. Cal-GETC: 4.