ETST 2000 001 - Introduction to Ethnic Studies (3 Credits)
Instructor: Dennis Green
T, TH: 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Multi-disciplinary survey of contemporary and historical research analyses of the diverse social, economic, political, and cultural facets of African American, American Indian, Asian American, and Latino communities and cultures. Term offered: fall, spring. Max hours: 3 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-SS3.
*Counts toward Cultural Diversity Studies Certificate requirement
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Additional Information: GT courses GT Pathways, GT-SS3, Soc Behav Sci:Hmn Behav, Cul; Denver Core Requirement, Social Sciences.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.
ETST 2108 E01 - Introduction to Chicanx and Latinx Studies (3 Credits)
Instructor: Elizabeth Garcia
Online
Multi-disciplinary survey of contemporary and historical research analyses of the diverse social, economic, political, and cultural facets of African American, American Indian, Asian American, and Latino communities and cultures. Term offered: fall, spring. Max hours: 3 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-SS3.
*Counts toward Latinx Studies Certificate requirement
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Additional Information: Denver Core Requirement, Social Sciences.
Typically Offered: Spring
ETST 2155 001 - African American History (3 Credits)
Instructor: Dennis Green
T, TH: 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Surveys the history of African Americans. Study interpretations, and analysis of major problems, issues, and trends affecting the African American population from pre-slavery to the present. Term offered: fall, spring. Max hours: 3 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-HI1.
*Counts toward African American Studies Certificate, Cultural Diversity Studies requirement
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Additional Information: Denver Core Requirement, Humanities; GT courses GT Pathways, GT-HI1, History.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.
ETST 2155 E01 - African American History (3 Credits)
Instructor: Jacquelyn Benton
Online
Surveys the history of African Americans. Study interpretations, and analysis of major problems, issues, and trends affecting the African American population from pre-slavery to the present. Term offered: fall, spring. Max hours: 3 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-HI1.
*Counts toward African American Studies Certificate, Cultural Diversity Studies requirement
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Additional Information: Denver Core Requirement, Humanities; GT courses GT Pathways, GT-HI1, History.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.
ETST 3003 001 - From Buddha to #BlackLivesMatter: The Past and Future of Nonviolence (3 Credits)
Instructor: Steven Vose
T, TH: 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Why is "Nonviolence" central to many of the religious traditions of South Asia? What has nonviolence looked like historically and how has its meaning and practice changed in the modern world? In traditions such as Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism, the practice of nonviolence relates to ethics through concepts of "karma"-our actions. This course begins with an investigation of the theories of karma and the roles they play in these traditions' ideas about the self, the other, and the world. We will take a focused look at the way each tradition regards the idea and practice of ahimsa, nonviolence, as both an ethical and personal good. That is, how does each tradition consider what is proper social action and how do they relate it to the attainment of salvation (i.e. moksha, nirvana)? The course puts Indian thought in conversation with western philosophies to question how we might develop a critical vocabulary for the comparative study of ethics. Turning to the modern era, we will examine Gandhi's philosophy and practice of nonviolent action in the anti-colonial struggle for India's independence, as well as how Rev. Dr.Martin Luther King adapted Gandhi's ideas to the struggle for civil rights in the US. Finally, we will examine recent critiques of nonviolence from American philosophers, activists, and communities of color to see ways that nonviolence continues to play a role in rethinking major issues for fostering equality and equity in the US and global contexts, including policing and religious and ethnic nationalism. Cross-listed with HIST 3003, INTS 3003, PHIL 3003, RLST 3003, and HIST 5003. Max hours: 3 Credits.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
ETST 3060 E01 - AAPI Communities and Health (3 Credits)
Instructor: Judy Tran
T: 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Surveys core issues shaping health experiences and health status of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in the United States. Historical and contemporary U.S. health and social policies that have directly impacted AAPI health and well-being in the United States are examined. Students will also engage with community leaders and partners committed to AAPI communities. Cross-listed with PBHL 3060. Max hours: 3 Credits.
*Counts toward Asian American Pacific Islander Studies Certificate requirement
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
ETST 3110 E01 - Indigenous Studies (3 Credits)
Instructor: Junior Reina
Online
Examines how communities in diverse world regions preserve tradition, share knowledge, and respond to influences both within and outside of their immediate environments. Term offered: fall, spring. Max hours: 3 Credits.
*Counts toward American Indian Studies Certificate
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Additional Information: Denver Core Requirement, International Perspectives.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.
ETST 3110 E02 - Indigenous Studies (3 Credits)
Instructor: Junior Reina
Online
Examines how communities in diverse world regions preserve tradition, share knowledge, and respond to influences both within and outside of their immediate environments. Term offered: fall, spring. Max hours: 3 Credits.
*Counts toward American Indian Studies Certificate
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Additional Information: Denver Core Requirement, International Perspectives.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.
ETST 3272 E01 - Global Media (3 Credits)
Instructor: K. Mohrman
Online
Introduction to leading issues in the study of transnational media. The course will focus on the global media environment in the early 21st century, diverse countries, a variety of media, and social issues. Term offered: fall, spring, summer. Max hours: 3 Credits.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Additional Information: Denver Core Requirement, International Perspectives.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
ETST 3396 E01 - History of the American Indian (3 Credits)
Instructor: Dana Echo Hawk
Indigenous nations in North America comprise hundreds of diverse cultures. This course examines U.S. Indian policy and how indigenous nations responded; how they creatively adapted, and resisted cultural change; and how they continue to persist culturally, socially, and politically. Cross-listed with HIST 3396. Term offered: spring. Max hours: 3 Credits.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Typically Offered: Spring
ETST 3574 001 - Special Topics: Race & Environment (3 Credits)
Instructor: Steven Vose
T, TH: 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
This class examines the ecological impacts of racism, colonialism, and imperialism. It explores how Black, Brown, and Indigenous peoples have developed healthy, respectful relationships with the environment.
*Special Topics vary from term to term, based upon interest and availability of instructors in specialized areas. Term offered: spring. Repeatable. Max hours: 9 Credits.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Repeatable. Max Credits: 9
Typically Offered: Spring
ETST 3574 E01 - Special Topics: Latinx Feminisms (3 Credits)
Instructor: Elizabeth Garcia
This class examines the ecological impacts of racism, colonialism, and imperialism. It explores how Black, Brown, and Indigenous peoples have developed healthy, respectful relationships with the environment.
*Special Topics vary from term to term, based upon interest and availability of instructors in specialized areas. Term offered: spring. Repeatable. Max hours: 9 Credits.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Repeatable. Max Credits: 9
Typically Offered: Spring
ETST 3697 E01 - Contemporary Asian American Experience (3 Credits)
Instructor: Chad Shomura
Examines the contemporary Asian American experience, including the adaptation of new immigrants or refugees, economic and educational problems, ethnic identity, intermarriage, anti-Asian discrimination and other civil rights issues, and recent political activism. Cross-listed with SOCY 3697. Term offered: spring. Max hours: 3 Credits.
*Counts toward Asian American Pacific Islander Studies Certificate requirement
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Typically Offered: Spring
ETST 3704 001 - Culture, Racism and Alienation (3 Credits)
Instructor: Dennis Green
T, TH: 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
The effects of racism on the personality of participants in racist cultures. Term offered: fall, spring, summer. Max hours: 3 Credits.
*Count toward Cultural Diversity Studies Certificate requirements
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Additional Information: Denver Core Requirement, Cultural Diversity.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
ETST 3704 001 - Culture, Racism and Alienation (3 Credits)
Instructor: Elizabeth Garcia
Online
The effects of racism on the personality of participants in racist cultures. Term offered: fall, spring, summer. Max hours: 3 Credits.
*Count toward Cultural Diversity Studies Certificate requirements
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Additional Information: Denver Core Requirement, Cultural Diversity.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
ETST 4960/5960 E01- Capstone in Ethnic Studies (3 Credits)
Instructor: Chad Shomura
Provides a broad overview of social research methods pertinent to the study of race, ethnicity, gender, and culture. Explores theories concerning "ethnicity and race" as both social construct and constituent feature of people's identities and lived experiences. Ethnic Studies is an interdisciplinary major where students make connections across diverse fields of inquiry; this course provides a structure for integrating an interdisciplinary examination of the intellectual, cultural, and social dimensions of racial and ethnic groups. Cross-listed with ETST 5960. Term offered: spring. Max hours: 3 Credits.
*Count toward Ethnic Studies Graduate Certificate
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Typically Offered: Spring