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ETHNIC STUDIES 161

111 123 132
EUROPEAN IMMIGRANTS IN ASIANS IN AMERICA THE AFRICAN AMERICAN
AMERICAN, 1776 TO PRESENT 3.0 Units EXPERIENCE IN THE UNITED
3.0 Units ETH S 123 is a survey course which examines STATES
ETH S 111 is a survey course which exam- the experience of Asian American groups 3.0 Units
ines the history and experience of European (Chinese, Japanese, Filipinos, Koreans, and ETH S 132 surveys the African American
immigrants in America from the late eigh- others) from the mid-nineteenth century to experience. It traces the role and contribu-
teenth century to the present. The course the present. The course emphasizes these tions of African American people in the
examines the immigration process itself, themes as it considers each immigrant development of the United States. The course
considers specifi c groups (e.g. British, Irish, group: stereotypes, push and pull factors includes such major topics as the slave trade,
German, Italian, Polish, Jewish, Greek, etc.), in immigration, labor experiences, racism the Revolutionary War and Civil War, the
assesses the reaction to immigration by white and discrimination in American society as development of African American commu-
Americans, and evaluates the contribution applied to Asian Americans, contributions nities and culture as well as contemporary
made by European immigrants to American of Asian Americans to American society, African American issues. Lecture 3 hours.
society. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended community life before and since World War Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for
Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL II, problems of the Asian American commu- ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Course Typically
151. Course Typically Off ered: Fall. Transfer nity today. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
Credit: CSU, UC, USC. Preparation: ENGL 191 or ESL 141 or equiva- UC, USC.
lent. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring.
120 Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. 164
MEXICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES THE ARMENIAN DIASPORA
3.0 Units 124 3.0 Units
ETH S 120 is designed to provide the student JAPANESE EXPERIENCE IN ETH S 164 examines the development of the
with an understanding and appreciation of AMERICA Armenian Diaspora from the abandonment
the social, political, economic and cultural 3.0 Units of the Armenian Question by the United
experiences of the Mexican people in the ETH S 124 is an in-depth survey of the States and the European Powers in 1923, to
United States. The course focuses on the history of Japanese immigrants and their the unfolding of current events that are criti-
Chicano experience after the signing of the descendants in America from the 19th cally aff ecting the Armenian case today. The
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848. The century to the present. Topics such as mass course focuses on: the growing Armenian-
course continues to explore and analyze incarceration of Japanese Americans during American community, Armenian emigration
the contemporary problems of the Chicano the 1940s and the long-range eff ects of intern- from the Middle East and Soviet Armenia,
people throughout the nation. Special atten- ment will illustrate the unique experience pressures of assimilation in the U.S., activities
tion is given to such topics as: immigration, often marginalized by American History. of community organizations toward preserv-
political and labor participation, education, The course is designed to meet the needs of ing Armenian culture, current Armenian
the family and cultural expression. Lecture students who wish to more fully understand aff airs and U.S. foreign policy. Lecture 3
3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL the experience of Japanese immigrants and hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL
191 or ESL 141 or equivalent. Course Typi- their descendants in America. Lecture 3 191 or ESL 141 or equivalent. Course Typi-
cally Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL cally Off ered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
CSU, UC, USC. 191 or ESL 141 or equivalent. Transfer Credit: UC, USC.
CSU, UC, USC.
121 165
ETHNIC AND RACIAL MINORITIES 125 INTRODUCTION TO RESTORATIVE
3.0 Units NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES JUSTICE
ETH S 121 surveys the major ethnic and racial 3.0 Units 3.0 Units
minorities in the United States to provide a ETH S 125 examines indigenous American ETH S 165 introduces students to the
basis for a better understanding of the socio- societies, from before European contact principles of Restorative Justice (RJ) and
economic, cultural and political conditions through the present. This historical exami- its application to the treatment of human
among the following minorities: Afro-Amer- nation compares regional cultural groups, suff ering in a range of contexts, including
ican, Mexican-American, Chinese, Japanese, using an interdisciplinary approach to reach in educational settings and issues related to
American Indian, women, and other social an understanding of pre-literate peoples. A criminal justice. It explores the needs and
minority groups. Lecture 3 hours. Prereq- primary goal is to develop skills for critical roles for key stakeholders (victims, off enders,
uisite: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151. cross-cultural comparisons. Lecture 3 hours. communities, justice systems) and evalu-
Course Typically Off ered: Winter/Spring/ Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ates the potential of RJ to fundamentally
Summer/Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, 191 or ESL 141 or equivalent. Course Typi- shift the way we understand and carry out
USC. (C-ID SJS 110, SOCI 150) cally Off ered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, justice. In addition to gaining a theoretical
UC, USC. and historical background in RJ, students
gain practical and introductory experience
in applying restorative strategies. Lecture 3
hours. Recommended Preparation: Eligibil-
ity for ENGL 101. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC

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