ES 110 Introduction to Ethnic Studies (3) GEB D.4.a. USCP
Introduction to comparative approaches involved in the interdisciplinary study of United States and international ethnic groups, and how they relate to linguistic, institutional, gender and racial struggles of influence and power. 3 lectures.
ES 114 Racism in American Culture (3) USCP
Survey and analysis of racism in the development of American institutions and its effect upon ethnic groups, women, and society. 3 lectures.
ES 200 Special Problems for Undergraduates (1-2)
Supervised investigation, including a written report, of a topic chosen with prior approval of instructor. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.
ES 210 United States Cultural Heritage (3) GEB D.4.a. USCP
History and culture of selected ethnic groups (American Indian, Asian American, African American, Latino/Chicano/a), their comparative roles in and contributions to the American cultural heritage and to the processes and struggles for ethnic and gender equality. 3 lectures.
ES 230 Chicano/a Literature (3) USCP
Overview of contemporary Chicano and Chicana literary production since 1848. Aztlán as an ancient myth and contemporary metaphor will be emphasized. Thematic concerns and literary techniques that appear in poetry, short stories, novels and drama of Chicano/a writers. Historical and socio-economic factors that have shaped Chicano and Chicana fiction. 3 lectures.
ES 320 American Cultural Images (3) USCP
Comparative study of stereotypical and archetypal impressions, images, and projections of American cultural/ethnic minority/majority groups in American popular opinion and consciousness, with emphasis on African Americans, Asian Americans, and Mexican Americans/Latinos. See Class Schedule for group selected. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: ES 110.
ES 321 American Cultural Images: American Indians (3) GEB C.3. USCP
Comparative study of stereotypical and archetypal impressions, images, and projections of American Indian cultural/ethnic minority/majority groups in American popular opinion and consciousness. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: ES 110.
ES 325 African American Women's Experiences (3) USCP
Examination of the experiences of African American women, from their arrival in the United States through contemporary times. Ordinary as well as extraordinary Black women and their lives will occupy the center of inquiry, with the following themes in mind: economics, gender roles, race and socio-political movements. Experiences of African American females as both integral to and a unique aspect of the past, present and future of the United States. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: ES 110.
ES 330 The Chinese American Experience (3) GEB D.4.b. USCP
History and current status of Chinese Americans, with emphasis on international contexts, organizations and institutions of Chinese America, demographic compositions, spatial patterns, and cultural, socioeconomic and political adaptation experience. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
ES 350 Asian American and African American Environments (3) USCP
Historical and cultural factors shaping various Asian American and African American environments, emphasizing the understanding of the physical settings in relation to the intentions and social situations of these different groups. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: ENGL 114, POLS 210, HIST 204, junior standing.
ES 400 Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates (1-2)
Individual investigation, research, studies or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter. Prerequisite: Consent of department head.