In this cluster, you will gain valuable appreciation for the diversity of the world around us while tackling the intersection of sexuality, racialization, class, religion, and more. This cluster meets key requirements for majors such as Sociology, Gender and Women’s Studies, and various programs under the Ethnic Studies umbrella. You will also fulfill the Social & Behavioral Sciences breadth requirement, and the American Cultures requirement.
Course Descriptions
- ETHSTD 11AC: Introduction to Ethnic Studies, 4 Units. This explores the work of key theorists of race, ethnicity, and de-colonization whose work and ideas have formed the basis of scholarly work in the broad, interdisciplinary field of comparative ethnic studies. It is intended both to offer beginning students a ground in the ideas and methods they will encounter throughout their major, and to introduce names, texts, and concepts with which all majors should be familiar. This course satisfies the American cultures requirement.
- GWS 10: Introduction to Gender and Women’s Studies, 4 Units. Introduction to questions and concepts in gender and women’s studies. Critical study of the formation of gender and its intersections with other relations of power, such as sexuality, racialization, class, religion, and age. Questions will be addressed within the context of a transnational world. Emphasis of the course will change depending on the instructor.
- SOCIOL 1: Introduction to Sociology, 4 Units. Introduces students who are considering majoring in sociology to the basic topics, concepts, and principles of the study of society. This course is required for the major; 1 or any version of 3 is prerequisite for other sociology classes; students not considering a sociology major are directed to any version of 3 or 3AC.
Meeting Schedule
- ETHSTD 11AC: TR 9:30-11:00 AM / Discussion: M 2:00-3:00 PM
- GWS 10: TR 12:30-2:00 PM / Discussion T 3:00-4:00 PM
- SOCIOL 1: MWF 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM / Discussion MW 1:00-2:00 PM
Major Prerequisites and L&S Breadth/General Requirements
| Course | Major Prerequisite | L&S Breadth/General Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETHSTD 11AC | All Ethnic Studies majors | Social & Behavioral Sciences L&S Breadth, American Cultures Requirement | |
| GWS 10 | Requirement for Gender and Women’s Studies; May satisfy prerequisites for Comparative Ethnic Studies, ISF | Social & Behavioral Sciences L&S Breadth | |
| SOCIOL 1 | Prerequisite for Sociology, Psychology, Legal Studies, Media Studies, Social Welfare, ISF | Social & Behavioral Sciences L&S Breadth | |
* = one of several classes that can satisfy requirement
+ = recommended, not required
^ = lower division requirement, not required for declaration
