This cluster is ideal for intended majors in Sociology, Gender & Women’s Studies, and Ethnic Studies.
Course Information
ETHSTD 11AC 001: Introduction to Ethnic Studies, 4 Units
- This course may satisfy prerequisites for all Ethnic Studies majors.
- This course meets the American Cultures requirement and Social & Behavioral Sciences, L&S Breadth.
- Schedule: TR 12:30-2:00 PM; Discussion: M 2:00-3:00 PM
GWS 10 001: Introduction to Gender and Women’s Studies, 4 Units
- This course may satisfy a requirement for Gender and Women’s Studies and prerequisites for Comparative Ethnic Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies Field.
- This course meets Social & Behavioral Sciences, L&S Breadth.
- Schedule: TR 5:00-6:30 PM; Discussion T 3:00-4:00 PM
SOCIOL 1 001: Introduction to Sociology, 4 Units
- This course may satisfy prerequisites for Sociology, Psychology, Legal Studies, Media Studies, Social Welfare, and Interdisciplinary Studies Field.
- This course meets Social & Behavioral Sciences, L&S Breadth.
- Schedule: MWF 11:00 AM-12:00 PM/ Discussion MW 1:00-2:00 PM
Course Descriptions
ETHSTD 11AC 001: 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 10 001: 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 1 001: 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.
