Ethnic Studies

Learning about cultures outside of our own is important when it comes to understanding the human condition. In this course, you will learn about the histories, experiences, cultures, and issues of different racial and ethnic groups all living within United States. You will examine the concepts of identity, dominant culture, and perspective including bias, stereotyping, discrimination, and prejudice. You will also study key events that shaped the nation’s history to help you build a better understanding of the United States’ varied cultures and their point of view. Let’s work to develop a deeper understanding of our peers and embrace our diversity. You will examine the reasons for and outcomes of people moving place to place, mitigation and healing of intergenerational trauma, social movements, alternative futures for marginalized groups, and more. Let’s work to develop a deeper understanding of ethnic studies for ourselves and our peers.