Ethnic & Cultural Studies Courses & Descriptions
Students pursuing an Associate in Arts and Science transfer degree may elect to complete an "academic concentration" in Cultural and Ethnic Studies by completing 20 credits in the concentration discipline. Please note: students may apply only five credits from the concentration discipline to Basic Skills and distribution requirements. The remaining 15 credit will apply as electives.
ETHN 100 Race in the United States • 5 CR
Survey of the history of African Americans, Asian Americans, Chicanos, American Indians, and other indigenous peoples as they become part of the United States, or in the whole Americas depending on focus. Fulfills social science or humanities requirement, not both, at BC. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment into ENGL& 101 or ENGL 092 or 093 with a C- or better, or entry code.
ETHN 102 Introduction to White Culture in United States • 5 CR
Studies the history, culture, religion, institutions, politics, economics, arts, and psychology of peoples of white culture as developed from experience in both the old and new worlds. Multidisciplinary analysis of social life looking at white culture in America as a social construct and the consequences of this construct. Fulfills social science or humanities course requirement, not both at BC. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment into ENGL& 101 or ENGL 092 or 093 with a C- or better, or entry code.
ETHN 105 Sociology of Blacks in America • 5 CR
Explore the social and cultural background of Blacks in America. Themes include music and popular culture, activism, politics, and/or social change. Same as SOC 105. Either ETHN 105 or SOC 105 may be taken for credit, not both. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment into ENGL& 101 or ENGL 092 or 093 with a C- or better.
ETHN 109 Introduction to Women's Studies • 5 CR
Feminist analysis of the construction and enforcement of gender differences and gender inequalities in various contexts. Emphasis on the intersection of race, class, sexuality and nationality in the lives of women. Topics include feminist theory, motherhood, popular culture, sexual autonomy, racism, and activism in the United States, with possibilities of exploring these issues in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South and Central America. Recommended: Placement by assessment into ENGL& 101.
ETHN 120 Introduction to Native American Studies • 5 CR
Provides an historical and contemporary perspective on the social, political, and cultural issues of the Indigenous Peoples of North America. Students explore Indigenous literature, and the representation of Native peoples in film and television, among other areas. Same as SOC 120. Either ETHN 120 or SOC 120 may be taken for credit, not both. Recommended: ENGL& 101.
ETHN 121 Native Americans & Film • 5 CR
Provides an historic and contemporary perspective on the representations of Native Americans in cinema. Explores the invention of Natives in Hollywood and the creation of a Native aesthetic. Same as SOC 121. Either ETHN 121 or SOC 121 may be taken for credit, not both. Recommended: ENGL& 101.
ETHN 130 Ethnic Identity of Deafness • 5 CR
Introduces students to Deafness as a cultural identity through an exploration of Identity Formation that is both theoretical and experiential. Also looks at the historical and social forces that act upon the lives of Deaf people in the modern world. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment into ENGL& 101 or ENGL 092 or 093 with a C- or better.
ETHN 140 Introduction to African American Studies • 5 CR
Uses an interdisciplinary, multimedia approach to examine the history, culture, religions, institutions, politics, economics, and arts of peoples of African decent in the United States. Focus is on U.S. life from a Black perspective, examining both historical and contemporary works. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment into ENGL& 101 or ENGL 092 or 093 with a C- or better.
ETHN 152 Introduction to Asian American Studies • 5 CR
Survey of the history of Asian American ethnicities, evolution of Asian American Cultures in the United States from the 1850's through the present, immigration patterns, evolution of co-cultures, evacuation, inter-ethnic relations. May be used as a social science or humanities course requirement, not both, at BC. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment into ENGL& 101 or ENGL 092 or 093 with a C- or better.
ETHN 199 Individual Studies in Ethnic Studies • V 1-5 CR
Covers directed readings, special projects and independent study by an individual student. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
ETHN 200 Sports and Culture • 5 CR
Using the cultural framework of sports and the world around it, students critically analyze related social issues such as race, class, and gender. Multiple perspectives are included. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment into ENGL& 101 or ENGL 092 or 093 with a C- or better.
ETHN 210 Ethnic Experiences in Art & Music • 5 CR
Utilizes historical and contemporary sources to survey the art, music and music-related traditions of a specific ethnic or regional group. The type or types of music and art studied will be at the discretion of the instructor. May be used as social science or humanities course requirement, not both, at BC. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment into ENGL& 101 or ENGL 092 or 093 with a C- or better.
ETHN 241 Multicultural Business Consulting • 5 CR
Students gain practical experience managing in a multi-cultural business environment. Course combines classroom learning, reading, technical skills, marketing, financial analysis, business process reengineering, and consulting to see how changes in one area affect the growth of the company as a whole. Same as BUS 241. Either ETHN 241 or BUS 241 may be taken for credit, not both. Recommended 30 prior college business credits.
ETHN 255 Hawaii the Center of the Pacific • 5 CR
Examines Hawaiian culture from pre-Christian Hawaii to the Hawaiian Sovereignty Movement of the 20th Century. Studies the geography, culture and diaspora of selected immigrant cultures and the development of the Hawaiian multicultural society. Also examines the evolving land use and economic patterns of Hawaii.
ETHN 281/282/29/83/284 Issues in Womens Studies • 5 CR
An exploration of women's specific issues from a cultural and historical perspective. Topics are announced in the quarterly schedule. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment into ENGL& 101 or ENGL 092 or 093 with a C- or better.