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150 111 123
INTRODUCTION TO EUROPEAN IMMIGRANTS IN ASIANS IN AMERICA
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY AMERICAN, 1776 TO PRESENT 3.0 Units
3.0 Units 3.0 Units ETH S 123 is a survey course which examines
ENV T 150 introduces students to a range of ETH S 111 is a survey course which exam- the experience of Asian American groups
fi elds that encompass the rapidly expand- ines the history and experience of European (Chinese, Japanese, Filipinos, Koreans, and
ing environmental technology industries. immigrants in America from the late eigh- others) from the mid-nineteenth century to
This course will cover basic principles and teenth century to the present. The course the present. The course emphasizes these
skill sets applicable to ‘green’ technology examines the immigration process itself, themes as it considers each immigrant
sectors. Students will learn about ‘green- considers specifi c groups (e.g. British, Irish, group: stereotypes, push and pull factors
collar’ employment and career opportunities. German, Italian, Polish, Jewish, Greek, etc.), in immigration, labor experiences, racism
Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. assesses the reaction to immigration by white and discrimination in American society as
Americans, and evaluates the contribution applied to Asian Americans, contributions
ETHNIC STUDIES made by European immigrants to American of Asian Americans to American society,
society. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended community life before and since World War
101 Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL II, problems of the Asian American commu-
LATIN AMERICAN CULTURAL 151. Course Typically Off ered: Fall. Transfer nity today. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended
EXPERIENCE Credit: CSU, UC, USC. Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL
3.0 Units 151. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring.
ETH S 101 surveys the cultural background 120 Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
that has shaped the present Latin American MEXICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES
societies. The course analyzes such areas 3.0 Units 124
as: society culture, the psychology of the ETH S 120 is designed to provide the student JAPANESE EXPERIENCE IN
Latin American, city and rural life styles, with an understanding and appreciation of AMERICA
religion, women, education and the role of the social, political, economic and cultural 3.0 Units
the university, the artists and their role in experiences of the Mexican people in the ETH S 124 is an in-depth survey of the history
politics, cultural imperialism, music and United States. The course focuses on the of Japanese immigrants and their descen-
artistic expression, Latin American cinema, Chicano experience after the signing of the dants in America from the 19th century to
art in revolutionary societies, new song Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848. The the present. The course is designed to meet
movement. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended course continues to explore and analyze the needs of students who wish to more
Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL the contemporary problems of the Chicano fully understand the experience of the Japa-
151. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring. people throughout the nation. Special atten- nese immigrants and their descendants in
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. tion is given to such topics as: immigration, America. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended
political and labor participation, education, Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL
102 the family and cultural expression. Lecture 3 151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
LATINOS IN THE UNITED STATES hours. Recommended Preparation: Eligibil-
3.0 Units 125
ity for ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Course Typi-
ETH S 102 surveys the social, political, cally Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES
economic and cultural development and CSU, UC, USC. 3.0 Units
experience of the various Latin Americans ETH S 125 examines indigenous American
in the United States. The survey includes the 121 societies, from before European contact
following groups: Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, ETHNIC AND RACIAL MINORITIES through the present. This historical exami-
Cubans and other Caribbean’s, Central and 3.0 Units nation compares regional cultural groups,
South Americans. The course also analyzes ETH S 121 surveys the major ethnic and using an interdisciplinary approach to reach
the contributions made by the Latin Ameri- racial minorities in the United States to an understanding of pre-literate peoples. A
cans to the economic development of the provide a basis for a better understanding primary goal is to develop skills for critical
North American society. Lecture 3 hours. of the socio-economic, cultural and political cross-cultural comparisons. Lecture 3 hours.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for conditions among the following minori- Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for
ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Course Typically ties: Afro-American, Mexican-American, ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Course Typically
Off ered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, Chinese, Japanese, American Indian, women, Off ered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC,
USC. and other social minority groups. Lecture USC.
3 hours. Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL
110 120 or ESL 151. Course Typically Off ered:
CONTEMPORARY ETHNIC WOMEN Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer
3.0 Units
Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
ETH S 110 surveys the contemporary status
of ethnic women in North American society.
This course makes relevant cross-cultural
comparisons using contemporary issues
and their relationship to the ethnic women
of today. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended
Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL
151. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.

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