ETHS 1 - INTRODUCTION TO ETHNIC STUDIES

    Recent Professors
    B. Vaaj Nchaiv Txab, E. Calderon, K. Perez, A. Hernandez, B. Wiley, J. Razmus, C. Kern
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    5–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ETHS 1
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 6 · IGETC Area 7 · CSU GE Area F
    Description
    This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of race and ethnicity in the United States. It examines social justice movements in relation to ethnic and racial groups in the United States to provide a basis for a better understanding of the socioeconomic, cultural, and political conditions among key social groups including, but not limited to, Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Latina/o Americans. This course examines the systemic nature of racial/ethnic oppression through an examination of key concepts including racialization and ethnocentrism, with a specific focus on the persistence of white supremacy. Using an anti-racist framework, the course will examine historical and contemporary social movements dedicated to the decolonization of social institutions, resistance, and social justice. This course may be offered in a distance education format. (CSU/UC transferable)
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 12:30pm–1:45pm, Tue Thu 8:00am–9:15am, Mon Wed 11:00am–12:15pm, Mon Wed 12:30pm–1:45pm