Nov 23, 2024

2016-2018 Catalog

2016-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Ethnic Studies Minor

Office:
Arts Building 311

Telephone:
(760) 750-4324

Program Coordinators:
Laurette McGuire, Ph.D. (contact person)
Michelle A. Holling, Ph.D.
Jule Gómez de García, Ph.D.
Dreama Moom, Ph.D.

Faculty:

Anthropology:
Bonnie Bade, Ph.D.
Laurette McGuire, Ph.D.
Konane Martinez, Ph.D.
Aníbal Yáñez-Chávez, Ph.D.

Communication:
Michelle A. Holling, Ph.D.
Dreama Moon, Ph.D.
Kendra Rivera, Ph.D.
Liliana Rossman, Ph.D.

History:
Carmen Nava, Ph.D.
S. Deborah Kang, Ph.D.
Alyssa Sepinwall, Ph.D.
Antonio Zaldivar, Ph.D.

Human Development:
Rodney Beaulieu, Ph.D.
Rafael Hernandez, Ph.D.
Fernando Soriano, Ph.D.

Interdisciplinary and Emerging Programs
Linda Pershing, Ph.D.

Liberal Studies:
Jocelyn Ahlers, Ph.D.
Jule Gómez de García, Ph.D.
Kimberley Knowles-Yanez, Ph.D.
Robert Yamashita, Ph.D.

Library:
Melanie Chu, M.L.I.S.
Hua Yi, M.L.S.

Literature and Writing Studies:
Susie Lan Cassel, Ph.D.
Rebecca Lush, Ph.D.

Modern Language Studies
Michelle Ramos Pellicia, Ph.D.

National Latino Research Center:
Arcela Nuñez-Alvarez, Ph.D.

Political Science:
Staci Beavers, Ph.D.
Cynthia Chavez Metoyer, Ph.D.

Psychology:
Gerárdo M. González, Ph.D.

Sociology:
Matthew Atherton, Ph.D.
Kristin Bates, Ph.D.
Marisol Clark-Ibáñez, Ph.D.
Sharon Elise, Ph.D.
Karen S. Glover, Ph.D.
Alicia M. Gonzáles, Ph.D.
Joely Proudfit, Ph.D.
Cesar Rodriguez, Ph.D.
Garry Rolison, Ph.D.
Xuan Santos, Ph.D.
Theresa Suarez, Ph.D.
Richelle Swan , Ph.D.
Jill M. Weigt, Ph.D.

Visual and Performing Arts:
David Avalos, M.F.A.
Mtafiti Imara, Ph.D.
Marcos Martinez, M.A.
Kristin Moss, Ph.D.
Karen Schaffman, Ph.D.
Deborah Small, M.F.A.

Women’s Studies:
Jodie Lawston, Ph.D.
Sheryl Lutjens, Ph.D.

Program of Study

The Minor in Ethnic Studies at California State University San Marcos offers students majoring in another discipline the opportunity to study critically and systematically the experiences of racial/ethnic groups that have been economically, educationally, politically, legally, and/or socially disadvantaged. It analyzes how these groups have been integrated or not into societ(ies) and how race/ethnicity has shaped identity. Offering global and U.S. perspectives, the minor supports the founding Mission Statement of the University by helping to prepare students “to live cooperatively and competitively in a world of cultural and ethnic diversity.” Since the minor helps students better understand the multi-ethnic cultures which comprise many modern nations, it enhances courses of study leading to career fields in both public and private sectors, such as business, education, law, medicine, public health, corrections, social work, journalism, public relations, politics, psychology, international relations, and creative writing. It also helps to prepare students for graduate study in related fields.

Recommended Course of Study

In the minor, coursework is arranged in five (5) areas: Introduction to Comparative Ethnic Studies, Historical Approaches, Identity and Culture, Power and Social Justice, and Voices. The first two areas represent foundations, and these courses should be taken first. The next three areas are explorations, and these courses may be taken in any order.

Advising

Information and advising will be provided by the Coordinator for the Minor in Ethnic Studies. Interested students should meet with the Coordinator as soon as possible to declare the minor and to develop an appropriate, personalized theme of study that complements a student’s interests and career goals (e.g. African-American, Borderlands, Comparative Multicultural Studies). Petitions for lower-division course credit, and petitions to apply to the minor courses not listed, must be submitted to the Coordinator.

Special Conditions for a Minor in Ethnic Studies

Each course counted toward the minor must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or higher. At least nine (9) units of study must be unique to the minor (i.e. may not be counted toward other major, minor, or general education requirements).

Requirements for a Minor in Ethnic Studies

Completion of twenty-one (21) units of credit, eighteen (18) of which must be at the upper-division level. Students must take at least three (3) units in each of the five areas indicated below.

Introduction to Comparative Ethnic Studies (3 Units)

Introduction to Comparative Ethnic Studies is an introduction to the struggles of racial and ethnic groups, their relationships to each other, and to the organization of society. This course includes issues such as immigration, slavery, confinement, institutional inequality, and resistance. Interdisciplinary approaches and examination of critical race/ethnic theory provide a foundation for the minor.

Select one course:

ID 340 - Diversity and Discrimination in the U.S. Units: 3
SOC 313 - Critical Race/Ethnic Studies Units: 4

Historical Approaches (3 Units)

Historical Approaches is an intensive study of the history of groups and issues over time. It provides students with in-depth understanding of the dynamics of racial/ethnic struggles.

Select one course:

HIST 334 - Foundations of the African-American Experience Units: 3
HIST 335 - The African American Struggle for Equality Units: 3
HIST 338A - Modern U.S. Indian Policy Units: 3
HIST 338B - Native Communities in Southern California from Colonization to the 20th Century Units: 3
HIST 345 - The Immigrant Experience Units: 3
HIST 346 - Development of the American Frontier Units: 3
HIST 347 - California History Units: 3
HIST 350 - Chicana/o Experience in the Borderlands Units: 3
HIST 352 - Mexico, Past and Present Units: 3
HIST 355 - Women in Latin America Units: 3
HIST 356 - Culture and Identity in Latin America Units: 3
HIST 362 - China and the West Units: 3
HIST 371 - Modern African History Units: 3
HIST 374 - Africa Under European Imperialism 1880-1975 Units: 3
HIST 375 - African Nationalism and Independence Units: 3
HIST 381 - Comparative French Colonialism: From the Caribbean to Indochina Units: 3
HIST 382 - Travel and Contact in the Early Modern World Units: 3
HIST 383 - Women and Jewish History Units: 3
SOC 349 - Asian American/Pacific Islander Communities Units: 3

Identity and Culture (3 Units)

Identity and Culture is a comparative examination of the process of formation of racial/ethnic groups and their practices. Analysis is approached through various mediums of culture, such as human geography, language and communication patterns, gender and belief systems.

Select one course:

ANTH 200 - Cultural Anthropology Units: 3
ANTH 301 - Culture and Medicine -Healers and Healing Practices Units: 3
COMM 330 - Intercultural Communication Units: 3
COMM 410 - Asian Americans and the Media Units: 3
COMM 430 - Power, Discourse and Social Identity Units: 3
COMM 450 - Topics in Intercultural Communication Units: 3
COMM 454 - The Communication of Whiteness Units: 3
COMM 455 - Television and Culture Units: 3
EDUC 364 - The Role of Cultural Diversity in Schooling Units: 3
GEOG 450
HIST 356 - Culture and Identity in Latin America Units: 3
LBST 375
LING 305 - Languages in Contact Units: 3
LING 341 - Language Issues in the United States Units: 3
LING 371 - Linguistic Anthropology Units: 3
LING 451
PSYC 341 - Multicultural Perspectives in Psychology Units: 3
SOC 375 - Race and Identity Units: 3
WMST 301 - Gender, Race, and Class in Contemporary Societies Units: 3

Power and Social Justice (3 Units)

Power and Social Justice emphasizes conflicts involving race and ethnicity in the contemporary time period, such as inequality, social movements, voting rights, and gender roles.

Select one course:

BRS 300 - Borders: Interdisciplinary Perspectives Units: 3
PSCI 305 - Race, Ethnicity, Power and Politics in the U.S. Units: 3
PSCI 337 - African Politics Units: 3
PSCI 338 - Government and Politics of Selected Latin America Nation-State(s) Units: 3
PSCI 341 - Latin American Politics Through Film Units: 3
PSCI 342 - Issues in Latin American Politics Units: 3
PSCI 348 - Government and Politics of a Selected Nation-States Units: 3
PSCI 361 - U.S.-Latin American Relations Units: 3
SOC 311 - Inequality Units: 4
SOC 322 - Critical Perspectives on Youth Gangs Units: 4 *
SOC 339 - Social Inequality and Civil Rights Units: 4
SOC 373 - Race, Gender and Work Units: 4
SOC 442 - Analysis of the Justice System and Criminal Law Units: 4
SOC 449 - Comparative Analysis of Crime and Justice Units: 4
SOC 463 - Seminar in White Privilege Units: 2
SOC 465 - Critical Race Theory Units: 2
SOC 469 - Critical Perspectives on Colonialism Units: 2
TA 323 - Power and Popular Culture Units: 3
WMST 303 - Education, Gender and Race Units: 3

Voices (3 Units)

Voices examines texts produced by and about people from various racial/ethnic groups. It fosters analysis of the cultural and aesthetic values represented in these works.

Select one course:

ANTH 325 - Ancient Mexican Society and Art Units: 3
COMM 485 - Chicana/os Latina/os in Film and T.V. Units: 3
DNCE 323 - Women in Performance: Choreographics of Resistance Units: 3
LTWR 210 - Introduction to Global Literature Units: 3
LTWR 410 - Global Literature I Units: 3
LTWR 420 - Global Literature II Units: 3
LTWR 450 - Comparative American Ethnic Literature Units: 3
MUSC 421
MUSC 422 - Andean Music and Culture Units: 3
MUSC 423 - Music of the African Diaspora Units: 3
MUSC 424 - African Music and Culture Units: 3
MUSC 425 - Latin American Music and Society Units: 3
MUSC 426
MUSC 427 - Music and Culture in the United States Units: 3
SOC 467 - Race and Representation Units: 3
SPAN 350B - Spanish American Civilization Units: 3
TA 325 - Latino/Chicano Theatre in the United States Units: 3
TA 410 - Contemporary American Theatre- Society’s Taboos Units: 3
TA 421 - Viva el Teatro - Spanish Theatre in Performance Units: 3
VPA 311 - Arts of World Cultures Units: 3
VPA 320 - Culture of India through Dance, Music, and Film Units: 3
VSAR 323 - Chicana/o Art of the Border Region Units: 3
WMST 323 - Women in Performance: Choreographies of Resistance Units: 3

Two (2) elective courses: (6 Units)

Selected from any of the five categories. A course may also be petitioned through the Coordinator for acceptance, providing at least half the course is devoted to studies of race/ethnicity.

Ethnic Studies Minor

Program of Study

Recommended Course of Study

Advising

Special Conditions for a Minor in Ethnic Studies

Requirements for a Minor in Ethnic Studies

Introduction to Comparative Ethnic Studies (3 Units)

Historical Approaches (3 Units)

Identity and Culture (3 Units)

Power and Social Justice (3 Units)

Voices (3 Units)

Two (2) elective courses: (6 Units)

Total (21 Units)