ETHS 101 - Introduction to Ethnic Studies

    Recent Professors
    Angela Iraheta, Beth Au-Chapman, Ariana Gonzalez, Mariangela Nobre, Stephanie Beaver-Guzman, Michael Gamboa
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, 2027MSP
    Class Size
    35–100 students
    Difficulty
    5.1Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ETHS 101
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 6 · IGETC Area 7 · CSU GE Area F
    Description
    Introduction to the major concepts, issues, debates, and movements toward racial and social justice and liberation in the United States. Includes a comparative and interdisciplinary exploration of historical connections between race, ethnicity, class, religion, sexuality and gender inequality, as well as diverse perspectives on empowerment, identity, equity, self-determination, agency, and anti-racism within contemporary American society. Analysis of social, political, economic, educational, and cultural developments of diverse populations with an emphasis on the lived experiences of Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Latinxs in the United States.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon Wed 12:45pm–2:10pm, Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am, Thu 9:35am–11:00am