RACE 121: Introduction to Race and Ethnic Studies
This course provides an introduction to the cultural and historical background of four groups in the United States: African Americans, Native Americans, Latinos, and Asian Americans. Emphasis is on race relations and the distinguishing characteristics of these cultures as reflected in the academic disciplines of the creative and performing arts, the humanities, the social and behavioral sciences, and the general area of popular culture. Contributions to cultural pluralism are accentuated as well as the special issues of identity faced by these Americans. This course emphasizes literary texts. Counts toward American Studies, Latin American studies majors and Africa and the Americas and Latin American studies concentrations. MCD/ALS-L (GE); CRE/PAR (Core)
RACE 250: Topical Seminar in Race and Ethnic Studies
Students apply interdisciplinary theories and methods to selected topics in race and ethnic studies. The course employs a discussion format, focusing on critical reading and analytical essays. Offered in alternate years. May be repeated if topic is different. ALS-L/MCD (GE)
RACE 252 Topical Seminar in Race and Ethnic Studies
Students apply interdisciplinary theories and methods to selected topics in race and ethnic studies. The course employs a discussion format, focusing on critical reading and analytical essays. Offered in alternate years. May be repeated if topic is different. HBS/MCD (GE); SCS/PAR (Core)
RACE 294/394: Academic Internship
RACE 396: Research and Creativity: Advanced Methods in Race and Ethnic Studies (DUR)
How is academic work in race and ethnic studies enabled or transformed by an openness to creativity? And how is creative work (in fields such as film, music, literature, and visual art) enabled or transformed by research? In this seminar, students encounter foundational and contemporary work that addresses one or both of these questions. In the second half of the semester, students pursue individual projects (academic, creative, or both) that serve as their response. Strongly recommended for the Race and Ethnic Studies senior majors who prefer a course setting in which to complete their senior projects. Open to RACE senior concentrators, and RACE junior majors and concentrators by permission of the instructor. OEP (Core)