AES 210 - Introduction to American Ethnic Studies

This course will address the basic terminology of the field of American Ethnic Studies. Students will learn the meanings and various perceptions of culture, race, ethnicity, social class and gender. They will also develop an understanding of the relationships of all these concepts within both the individual and in society. These concepts will be analyzed through a multidisciplinary approach that examines both the social science and humanities contributions to these constructs. Various ways of thinking and approaches to research methodology will be explored.

Credits: 4
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring