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.

Survey and analysis of racism in the development of American institutions and its effect upon ethnic groups, women, and society. 4 lectures.

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.

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.

Understanding social/cultural factors that influence how people interact at neighborhood, community and city scale. Exploring how race, gender, ethnicity and age influence use and adaptation of urban spaces, and how understanding these factors can improve the way we design cities and human settlements. 4 lectures.

Overview of contemporary Chicano/a literature since 1848. Aztlán asliterary myth, thematic concerns, literary techniques, historical and socio-economic factors shaping Chicano/a poetry, short stories, novels, drama, and non-fiction narrative and essay as literary forms. Instructor reserves option to focus upon one or more genres per course. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: ES 110, ENGL 240, or consent of instructor.

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. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: ES 110.

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.

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.

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.

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 110, HIST 204, junior standing.

A comparative study of the ethnic, cultural and gender influences that shape people's perceptions, attitudes and behavior toward terrestrial and aquatic resource values and uses. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor (ES 110 and FNR 101 recommended, but not required).

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.