Ethnic Studies (Eth S)
1. Ethnic Experience (3)
Comparative study of ethnic minorities in the United States, combining the
perspectives of history, sociology, and psychology. General Education BREADTH,
Division 9.
2. Ethnic Expression (3)
Comparative study of the characteristic ways in which ethnic minorities
in the United States think and feel about themselves and the world, as reflected
in literature, art, and music.
104W. American Poverty (3)
Prerequisites: satisfactory completion (C or better) of the Engl 1 graduation
requirement, Af Am 25, or Eth S 1, and upper-division standing. Analysis
of poverty in America. Students will receive guidance and criticism in preparing
papers on poverty issues. Emphasis on research techniques, evaluation of
evidence, documentation, bibliography, organization, style and mechanics
of writing. Meets the upper-division writing skills requirement for graduation.
(Formerly Eth S 4; Eth S 104)
130T. Topics in Ethnic Studies (1-3; max total 6)
In-depth research and writing on the past and contemporary situation of
America's major ethnic minorities.
35. Art and Music of Africa (3)
Comprehensive study of African artistry and music. (Formerly Bl S 35)
36. Contemporary African Societies (3)
Analysis of the cultural and political structure of some Black African nations;
understanding the impact of colonialism in Africa; realizing the relationship
of African Americans to Africa. (Formerly Bl S 36)
38. African American Sociology (3)
Basic principles sociology from the perspective of the African American
experience. General Education BREADTH, Division 9. (Formerly Bl S 38)
40. Freshman Seminar for Minority Students (3)
Open to freshmen and transfer students. Designed to further student development
in such areas as study skills, writing, oral presentations, and interaction
with other students and faculty. Students are assigned a faculty mentor.
(Formerly Af Am 50T section) (Formerly Bl S 40)
42. Ethnic Psychology (3)
Introduction to psychology as an empirical science; biological and social
basis of behavior; evaluation of concepts or general psychology and personality
theories; emphasis on perception, learning, motivation, and intelligence;
applicability to behavioral patterns of African Americans. (Formerly Bl
S 42)
50T. Topics in African American Studies (1-3; max total 9)
Selected topics at the introductory level in African American Studies. (Formerly
Bl S 50T)
56. The African American Family (3)
Deals with the origin, development, and adaptations the African American
family has created to sustain itself as a viable institution. Emphasis is
on problems encountered and created by the American society and how the
African American family handles these adversities. (Formerly Bl S 56)
60. Introduction to African American Theatre (3)
Study and practice in performance of African American drama and oral interpretation
projects. Class will include poetry reading; dance performances; dramatic
interpretations; comedic sketches. Previous experience not required. (Formerly
Bl S 60)
92. African American Cuisine (1)
A cultural examination of the origin of soul food. Sociocultural emphasis
upon food gathering and preparation, consumption of all-purpose hog and
health considerations, and nutritional value of the soul food diet. Demonstrations
and experimentation with gumbo, red beans and rice, collard greens, hot
water cornbread, and sweet potato pie. (Course fee, $15) (Formerly Af Am
130T section) (Formerly Bl S 92)
93. Rap Music Genre (1)
Sociopolitical examination of rap music and its influence as a social movement.
Emphasis on the lyrical presentation and the various styles of rap music
such as hard core, social, afrocentric, regga -muffin, and commercial. Format
includes lectures, videos, and live performances. (Formerly Af Am 130T section)
(Formerly Bl S 93)
100A. African Dance (3)
Focuses on the history of African dance in the United States, uses of dance
among Africans/African Americans. Activities include dance techniques; imagery/visualization,
dance exercises; simple constructive rest techniques; African dance step
techniques preparatory for advance class. (2 lecture, 2 activity hours)
(Formerly Af Am 130T section) (Formerly Bl S 100A)
100B. African Dance (3)
Prerequisite: 100A or permission of instructor. Teaches advance space orientation,
advance imagery /visualization techniques; advance constructive rest; central/alignment;
dance philosophy of Laban; choreography; specific African dances and dance
performances. (6 lab hours) (Formerly Bl S 100B)
110. The Educational System and
the African American Community (3)
The effects of the educational system on African Americans. Analysis of
the economical, sociological, and political foundations of education as
they are related to African Americans. (Formerly Bl S 110)
124. The African American Experience in Children's Literature (3)
A survey of selected material: Children's books, tapes, cassettes; dealing
with the African American experience in children's literature. (Formerly
Bl S 124)
127. African American Creative Writers' Workshop (3)
An intensive reading and writing workshop in the African American experience.
Selections and discussions from major literary artists, including: Hughes,
Baldwin, Giovanni, Brooks, Ellison, Angelou, Gaines, and others. Students
are required to write expository essays analyzing literature, poems, and
short stories. (Formerly Bl S 127)
129. African American Literary Classics (3)
An intensive analysis of selected classical narratives in African American
literature and culture. (Formerly Bl S 129)
130T. Topics in African American Studies (1-3; max total 9)
Major social problems confronting African Americans in America today; emphasis
on welfare, education, legal systems, religious institutions, and economic
institutions; effect on the African American segment of the population.
(Formerly Bl S 130T)
135. The African American Community (3)
Analysis of the various lifestyles and cultural patterns of the African
American community and spatial ghetto areas. Emphasis on unique cultural
features of the family, religion, foods, music, art, and folkways. General
Education CAPSTONE Cluster course. (Formerly Bl S 135)
136. African American Business Economic Development in the United States
(3)
Introduction to African American business enterprises with special emphasis
on the analysis and developments of African American business from early
slave trade to present day. Relationship of econom forces to historical,
political, and social change pertaining to African Americans. (Formerly
Bl S 136)
137. African American Women (3)
(Same as W S 137.) An overview of the accomplishments of African American
women in the United States; their contributions to American culture; African
influence; African American women as defined by a dominant society vs. legitimate
definition designed to encourage a positive self-concept. General Education
CAPSTONE Cluster course. (Formerly Bl S 137)
140. The African American Church (3)
History of the formation and development of African American religious institutions
(Christianity, Islam, Judaism) in the African American community; their
effect on the African American personality. (Formerly Bl S 140)
141. African American Health Care (3)
Investigation and analysis of major health problems and delivery services
in the African American Community. (Formerly Bl S 141)
142. African American Child Rearing (3)
Specific and unique issues facing African American parents as their children
journey through the development process. (Formerly Bl S 142)
144. Race Relations (3)
An examination of race in American soc!iety as it affects major social issues
such as stratification, income distribution, and political power, with concern
for theo-retical orientations toward the study of African American/white
race relations. General Education BREADTH, Division 9. (Formerly Bl S 144)
145. Life and Times of Martin Luther King Jr. (3)
Explores Dr. King's leadership in the nonviolent movement for racial equality
and human dignity, from the Montgomery Bus Boycott to King's assassination
(1955-68). Emphasis on philosophy, ideology. Format: lectures, films, slides,
recorded speeches, and discussion. (Formerly Bl S 145)
146. Law and the Minority Community (3)
Critical analysis of the foundation and changing structure of law and legal
insti tutions as perceived by minority communities, with emphasis on equal
employment and education, criminal justice, and political power. (Formerly
Bl S 146)
150. South Africa (3)
An introductory analysis of the social, racial, political, and economic
problems of people of South Africa, both past and present. (Formerly Bl
S 150)
165. Advanced African American Theatre (3)
For students previously enrolled in Af Am 60. Advanced production and perfor
mance in the African American Theatre. (Formerly Bl S 165)
178. History of African Americans (3)
(Same as Hist 178.) Evolution of African American society from 1619 to the
present; emphasis on the social, political, and economic aspects as they
relate to cultural values, theories in the development and environment that
contribute to the African American way of life. General Education BREADTH,
Division 9. (Formerly Bl S 178)
189. Fieldwork in Community Relations (3; max total 6)
Supervised field observation, participation, and documentation in the operation
of minority communities. (Formerly Bl S 189)
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. Approved for SP grading. (Formerly
Bl S 190)
191. History of Allensworth (1)
An examination of the historical development of the African American town
of Allensworth from its status as a town to its existence as a state historic
park. Students will be exposed to various academic disciplines through lectures
and a field trip to the park. (Formerly Af Am 130T section) (Formerly Bl
S 191)
195. Diversity in the United States: Race and Gender Issues (3)
(See CLS 195.) (Formerly Eth S 195) (Formerly Bl S 195)