ETHS Courses

Offered by the Ethnic Studies Program
College of Natural and Social Sciences

ETHS 101 - Introduction to Ethnic Studies - 3 hours

Prereq: none
This course focuses on the historical development, perspectives, and cultural expressions of U.S. minority groups. Consideration will be given to key concepts including race, ethnicity, nationality, class and power, and the interactions among them.

 

ETHS 370 - Research in Ethnic Studies - 3 hours

Prereq: ETHS 101
Under faculty guidance, students will conceive and carry out a semester-long prject of research or creative activity in Ethnic Studies. It may be possible to cross-list this research course with compatible research/independent study courses from other disciplines.

 

ETHS 450 - Senior Seminar in Comparative Ethnic Studies - 3 hours

Prereq: ETHS 101 and ETHS 370
A capstone coures for students minoring in Ethnic Studies. Utilizing the projects developed by students in ETHS 370, this interdisciplinary seminar will draw connections between prior Ethnic Studies courses and student research while examinng contemporary theory, issues, and events through lecture and seminar discussion.