ETHNS 35 Introduction to Black/African American Studies

Units: 3
Advisories: ENG 1A or ENG 2A with a grade of “C” or better and ability to read at the 12th grade level.
This interdisciplinary course explores the racial, ethnic, cultural, economic, social, and political issues that impact Black/African American people and other peoples of the African Diaspora in the United States from both historic and contemporary perspectives. The course interrogates the intersections of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexuality, class, ability, and mental health as they relate to Black/African American experiences. The course exposes students of all ethnic backgrounds to the experiences, perspectives, and voices of Black/African American people in the United States from the 1600s to the present. Students will develop a critical perspective of the experiences of Black/African American people, and acquire deeper understanding and appreciation for the contributions that Black/African American people have made to the United States and to human civilization throughout the world. (HBCU, UC, CSU)