HUM 201Multicultural America

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This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to examining multicultural America. Students will study issues related to race relations, ethnicity, gender, and class conflict in contemporary and historical America. Questions to be studied include: What does it mean to be an American in a diverse society? How do we define and discuss ethnic, racial, and class differences? How have newcomers adjusted to, or resisted, the process of Americanization? Why have Americans either welcomed or excluded immigrants? Class resources will include literature, historical texts, film, and other materials. Students will complete an independent project in which they research a relevant, current, or historical issue. Prerequisite: ENG 101