ETHS 100 - Introduction to Ethnic Studies

    Recent Professors
    Brian G. Laundis, Marina S. Aina, Dennis E. Sandoval, Maria E. Reyes, Irene M. Sanchez, Tammy B. Allen, Yiwen Huang, Lindsay C. Gary and 5 more
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30–40 students
    Difficulty
    4.3Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · Cal-GETC Area 6 · IGETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 7 · CSU GE Area D · CSU GE Area F
    Description
    This inter-disciplinary course explores the ways that ethnicity, race, and racism shape the experiences of people of color in the United States. Introduces students to both historical and current inequalities founded upon the social construction of race, class, and gender. Addresses how different means of resistance and social movements by various groups worked in the hopes of achieving social justice.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Tue Thu 12:45pm–2:05pm, Tue Thu 8:00am–9:30am, Tue Thu 9:35am–10:55am