TransfermaticETHN at College of the Desert

    ETHN 3 - Introduction to Black Studies

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    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None
    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