ETHN 3 - Introduction to Black Studies

    Recent Professors
    Jermaine H. Cathcart, Mzilikazi A. Kone, Miah F. McClinton
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Difficulty
    5.8Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ETHN 3
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · Cal-GETC Area 6 · IGETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 7 · CSU GE Area F
    Description
    This survey course will introduce the methods, theories, conceptual frameworks, and key debates in black studies. The identity and meaning of Blackness in relation to class, gender, and sexuality and essential role of people of African descent in development of capitalism, liberalism, and democracy will be covered. Key thinkers and ideas from across political science, humanities and social sciences are highlighted. Lecture Grading: Letter None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: A4 CalGETC: 4, 6
    Usually Held
    Thu 2:00pm–5:05pm, Tue Thu 9:30am–10:50am