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Ethnic Studies

Catalog pages 275-277

Subject abbreviation: ETST College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Dylan Rodriguez, Ph.D., Chair Department Office, 4033 INTN

  • (951) 827-4707; ethnicstudies.ucr.edu

Professors Edward T. Chang, Ph.D. Asian American Studies Alfredo M. Mirandé, Ph.D. Chicano Studies (Ethnic Studies/Sociology) Armando Navarro, Ph.D. Chicano Studies Professor Emerita Edna M. Bonacich, Ph.D. Race, Class, and Gender (Ethnic Studies/Sociology) Associate Professor Ralph L. Crowder, Ph.D. African American Studies Paul Green, Ph.D. Race, Education, and Law Anthony Macías, Ph.D. Chicano Studies Dylan Rodriguez, Ph.D. Filipino American Studies/Prison Industrial Complex Assistant Professors Victoria Bomberry, Ph.D. Native American Studies Jayna Brown, Ph.D. African American Studies Jodi Kim, Ph.D. Asian American Studies Jennifer Najera, Ph.D. Chicano Studies Robert Perez, Ph.D. Native American Studies

Majors

Ethnic Studies is the systematic and compara- tive study of the social construction of race, racism, and racial or ethnic subordination, and the history, culture, and contemporary experi- ences of racial or ethnic groups who have not been fully incorporated into U.S. society. The Department of Ethnic Studies focuses on the experiences of four racial or ethnic groups (African Americans, Asian Americans, Chicana/o and Latinas/os, and Native Americans) whose histories, cultures, and experiences have been neglected by traditional disciplines. Ethnic studies students examine inter- and intra-group differences and commonalities in history, culture, racism, the impact of law, and social inequality in contemporary society. Also examined are conflicts, tensions, and the building of effective inter-group coalitions and alliances among racially subordinated groups. 276 / Programs and Courses

The Department of Ethnic Studies offers majors leading to a B.A. degree in Ethnic Studies, African American Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicano Studies, and Native American Studies. Students may develop either a general emphasis in Ethnic Studies or a concentration on a specific group. The major enables students to study race and ethnicity in comparative perspective, to gain greater multicultural insight and understanding, and to prepare them to enter the workforce and function effectively and critically as informed citizens in a diverse multicultural society.

With the changing ethnic composition of socie- ty is a growing demand for individuals in edu- cation, government, and the private sector with knowledge and expertise in race and ethnic relations. An Ethnic Studies major also helps to prepare students for graduate or professional school and careers in a number of areas including education, corrections, law, human services, social welfare, urban planning, and state and county government.

University Requirements

See Undergraduate Studies section.

College Requirements

See College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, Colleges and Programs section.

Major Requirements

The Ethnic Studies Department offers a B.A. degree in Ethnic Studies, African American Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicano Studies, or Native American Studies.

Ethnic Studies Major The major requirements for the B.A. degree in Ethnic Studies are as follows:

Core courses required of all majors

  • 1. Lower-division requirements (12 units)

ETST 003, ETST 005, or ETST 007

  • 2. Upper-division requirements (44 units)
  • c) Two courses chosen from two of the

following areas of emphasis:

  • (1) African American Studies
  • (2) Asian American Studies
  • (3) Chicano Studies
  • (4) Native American Studies
  • d) Three courses chosen from Ethnic Studies

courses that are comparative in nature

  • e) One additional elective course in Ethnic

Studies

Note No internship courses may be counted toward the upper-division electives in Ethnic Studies. African American Studies Major The major requirements for the B.A. degree in African American Studies are as follows:

Core courses required of all majors

  • 1. Lower-division requirements (8 units)
  • 2. Upper-division requirements (48 units)
  • c) Twenty (20) additional upper-division units

in Ethnic Studies chosen from courses focusing on the African American experience

  • d) A minimum of one Ethnic Studies course

chosen from two of the following four areas of emphasis (8 units)

  • (1) Asian American Studies
  • (2) Chicano Studies
  • (3) Native American Studies
  • (4) Comparative Issues

Note No internship courses may be counted toward the upper-division electives in Ethnic Studies.

Asian American Studies Major The major requirements for the B.A. degree in Asian American Studies are as follows:

Core courses required of all majors

  • 1. Lower-division requirements (8 units)
  • 2. Upper-division requirements (48 units)
  • c) Twenty-four (24) additional upper-division

units in Ethnic Studies chosen from courses focusing on the Asian American experience

  • d) A minimum of one Ethnic Studies course

chosen from two of the following four areas of emphasis (8 units)

  • (1) African American Studies
  • (2) Chicano Studies
  • (3) Native American Studies
  • (4) Comparative Issues

Note No internship courses may be counted toward the upper-division electives in Ethnic Studies.

Chicano Studies Major The major requirements for the B.A. degree in Chicano Studies are as follows:

Core courses required of all majors

  • 1. Lower-division requirements (8 units):

ETST 002, ETST 004/HIST 004

  • 2. Upper-division requirements (48–50 units)
  • c) A minimum of three courses selected

from two of the following areas of emphasis:

  • (1) Law

ETST 128/SOC 128, ETST 185, ETST 108-I

  • (2) Politics:

ETST 132, ETST 142, ETST 156

  • (3) History and Culture:
  • (b)Two additional courses:

ETST 108E, ETST 108F, ETST 108- I, ETST 108P, ETST 122, ETST 125, ETST 128/SOC 128, ETST 146/EDUC 146, ETST 153/LNST 153, ETST 154, ETST 161, ETST 166

  • (4) Gender:
  • (b)Two additional courses from

ETST 114, ETST 127, ETST 175/WMST 175

  • d) One Senior Research Seminar (4 units)
  • e) One Internship course (4 units)
  • f) One additional elective upper-division

course in Ethnic Studies

Note No internship courses may be counted toward the upper-division electives in Ethnic Studies.

Native American Studies Major

The major requirements for the B.A. degree in Native American Studies are as follows:

Core courses required of all majors

  • 1. Lower-division requirements (8 units)
  • 2. Upper-division requirements (48 units)
  • c) Twenty (20) additional upper-division units

in Ethnic Studies chosen from courses focusing on the Native American experi- ence Ethnic Studies / 277

  • d) A minimum of one Ethnic Studies course

chosen from two of the following four areas of emphasis (8 units)

  • (1) African American Studies
  • (2) Asian American Studies
  • (3) Chicano Studies
  • (4) Comparative Issues

Note No internship courses may be counted toward the upper-division electives in Ethnic Studies.

Minors

The Ethnic Studies minor consists of 4 lower- division units, 20 upper-division units, and appropriate prerequisites as needed.

  • 1. Lower-division requirement (4 units):

ETST 001

  • 2. Upper-division requirements (20 units)
  • b) Twelve (12) additional upper-division units

in Ethnic Studies courses that are either comparative in nature or focus on African Americans, Asian Americans, Chicanos, or Native Americans (Courses must be approved by Ethnic Studies advisor.)

See Minors under the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences in the Colleges and Programs section of this catalog for additional information on minors.

African American Studies Minor The African American Studies minor consists of 4 lower-division units, 20 upper-division units, and appropriate prerequisites as needed.

  • 1. Lower-division requirement (4 units):

ETST 003

  • 2. Upper-division requirements: 20 additional

upper-division units in Ethnic Studies cho- sen from courses focusing on African Americans

See Minors under the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences in the Colleges and Programs section of this catalog for additional information on minors.

Asian American Studies Minor The Asian American Studies minor consists of 4 lower-division units, 20 upper-division units, and appropriate prerequisites as needed.

  • 1. Lower-division requirement (4 units):

ETST 005

  • 2. Upper-division requirements: 20 additional

upper-division units in Ethnic Studies cho- sen from courses focusing on Asian Americans

See Minors under the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences in the Colleges and Programs section of this catalog for additional information on minors.

Chicano Studies Minor The Chicano Studies minor consists of 4 lower- division units, 20 upper-division units, and appropriate prerequisites as needed.

  • 1. Lower-division requirement (4 units):

ETST 002 or ETST 004/HIST 004

  • 2. Upper-division requirements: 20 additional

upper-division units in Ethnic Studies cho- sen from courses focusing on Chicanos

See Minors under the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences in the Colleges and Programs section of this catalog for additional information on minors.

Native American Studies Minor The Native American Studies minor consists of 4 lower-division units, 20 upper-division units, and appropriate prerequisites as needed.

  • 1. Lower-division requirement (4 units):

ETST 007

  • 2. Upper-division requirements: 20 additional

upper-division units in Ethnic Studies cho- sen from courses focusing on Native Americans

See Minors under the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences in the Colleges and Programs section of this catalog for additional information on minors.

Education Abroad Program

The EAP is an excellent opportunity to travel and learn more about another country and its culture while taking courses to earn units toward graduation. Students should plan study abroad well in advance to ensure that the courses taken fit with their overall program at UCR. Consult the departmental student affairs officer for assistance. For further details visit UCR’s International Education Center at inter nationalcenter.ucr.edu or call (951) 827-4113.

See Education Abroad Program under International Education Center in the Student Services section of this catalog. A list of partici- pating countries is found under Education Abroad Program in the Programs and Courses section. Search for programs by specific areas at eap.ucop.edu/programwizard.