ETHN 120 - Introduction to African American Studies

    Recent Professors
    Courtney T. Terry, Debay Tadesse
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Winter 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    45 students
    Difficulty
    4.6Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 6 · Cal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 7 · CSU GE Area D · CSU GE Area F · CSU American Institutions Area US1
    Description
    This introductory course will take an intersectional and interdisciplinary approach to the examination of the cultural, economic, educational, and political issues that may impact African Americans. Topics that will be addressed include, but are not limited to, origins of African American/Africana Studies, African American history, gender, class, sexual orientation, religion, family dynamics, educational attainment, labor, empowerment, anti-racism, and liberation.