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  • ETHNC 2540: Politics MidEast &Diasp

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Introduction to political and social issues in the Middle East, referred to as Southwest Asia/North Africa (SWANA), and its diasporas. Explores past and present social issues facing SWANA communities transnationally, including issues of Orientalism and Islamophobia.
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  • ETHNC 2550: Intro to Black Studies

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course explores the historical roots, key debates, and defining contributions of Black Studies. Students will learn about the contributions of anti-colonial and Black liberation movements globally, explore Black histories, identities, and cultural expressions, with an emphasis on racial justice, abolition, Black joy, and futurity.
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  • ETHNC 2560: Int Chicanx/Latine St

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course offers historical and contemporary insights into Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Dominican, Central American, and South American people in the United States. Using an intersectional Latinidad theoretical perspective, students examine how race, ethnicity, indigeneity, citizenship, gender, class, religiosity, language, sexuality, and other identities shape daily life, institutions, and society. Topics covered include but are not limited to settler colonialism, socioeconomic status, immigration, Latinx belonging, Latine feminisms, intersectionality, racism, discrimination, civil rights social movements, coalition, and community. This course also offers opportunities to discuss comparative phenomenon in the US and globally.
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  • ETHNC 2570: Int NatAm & Indig Stud

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This interdisciplinary course provides an overview of Native American and Indigenous histories, cultures, and contemporary issues, while focusing on key themes such as sovereignty, settler colonialism, environmental justice, cultural revitalization, and Indigenous resistance. Students will explore a variety of materials to understand how Indigenous peoples have navigated settler colonialism and articulated visions for self-determination. Emphasis will be placed on centering Indigenous voices, worldviews, and epistemologies, while critically examining intersections of gender, race, and land. This course encourages students to think critically about resilience, identity, and the ongoing impacts of colonization in a global context.
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  • ETHNC 2580: Intro Asian Am Studies

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Introduction to Asian American Studies prepares students for understanding the journey of Asian immigrant groups (and subsequent American'born generations) as they have settled in the Americas since the 1700s. Issues addressed include the formation of ethnic communities, labor, role of the state and institutions, race relations, politics, gender and sexuality, and culture and identity. Topics may also include anti-Asian hate crimes, affirmative action debates, and popular culture.
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  • ETHNC 2590: Intro Pac Islands Studs

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course introduces students to the Pacific region, and broad historical and contemporary, geographical, social, and cultural issues. It will provide an introduction to theoretical tools that we can use to think about the Pacific region and its peoples.
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  • ETHNC 3100: US Third World Feminism

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    We will explore the theoretical contributions of early and contemporary US Third World feminist scholars by drawing upon critical essays, creative essays, social science research, film, and testimonials. In doing this, we will explore feminist epistemologies and their relation to pedagogy, as well as problematize traditional knowledge claims and objectivity. Among the questions we will examine will be those concerning knowledge claims and objectivity. Among the questions we will examine will be those concerning knowledge production, sexual politics, spiritual activism, the mind-body-spirit connection, sexuality, and representation.
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  • ETHNC 3150: NatAm/Am Indian Policy

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Specialized body of law affecting Native Americans/American Indians. Legal status of Native Americans/American Indians in relation to federal, state, and tribal government.
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  • ETHNC 3151: Peoples of the Pacific

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Theories of settlement, distinctive features of island cultures, social and political organization and stratification, and integrative mechanisms such as trading, feasting, warfare, and marriage alliance.
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  • ETHNC 3290: Ethnic Min Families

    4.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    An analysis of Latino/a, African American, Asian American and American Indian families to explore their differences from mainstream families. In addition to their respective cultures and heritage, the problems they face and the solutions implemented through social policies will also be explored.
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