ES 101. Introduction to Ethnic Studies. 4 Credits.

Introduces the ethnic group experience in the United States with an emphasis on African Americans, Native Americans, Latinas/os, and Asian Americans. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Cultural Literacy, Cultural Literacy/DIV, Social Sciences/SS

ES 214. Race and Racism. 4 Credits.

Examines the origins and manifestations of the socially constructed concept of race. Analyzes the manner in which the concept of race has been developed and interpreted and its influence on the social, economic and political relations between ethnic groups using Critical Race Theory approach. Emphasizes racist ideas, theories, movements and key people and events in the evolution of race-based thinking. Audit available.

ES 244. Introduction to Asian American Literature. 4 Credits.

Introduces Asian American and Pacific Islander literary works and considers the writings in their historical, cultural, political, and social contexts. Emphasizes development of Asian and Pacific American perspectives, values, and identities, paying close attention to the issues of race, immigration, and public policy. This course is also offered as ENG 244; a student who enrolls in this course a second time under either designator will be subject to the course repeat policy. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Cultural Literacy, Arts and Letters/AL, Cultural Literacy/DIV

ES 250. Introduction to Black (Africana) Studies. 4 Credits.

Provides an interdisciplinary survey of Black (Africana) Studies by exploring the culture, politics, societies, economies, history, philosophies, arts, and literature of the African Diaspora. Places the experience of African Americans within the larger context of the African Diaspora. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Cultural Literacy, Cultural Literacy/DIV, Social Sciences/SS

ES 252. Intro to Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies. 4 Credits.

Provides an interdisciplinary introduction to the historical formation of Asian and Pacific Islander America and the contemporary issues faced by the diverse communities that comprise it. Covers a range of historical, literary, ethnographic, and visual texts and makes comparisons with other racialized groups in the United States. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Arts and Letters/AL

ES 257. African American Literature to the Harlem Renaissance. 4 Credits.

Covers the major genres and authors of African American literature from the period of slavery through the Harlem Renaissance. This course is also offered as ENG 257; a student who enrolls in this course a second time under either designator will be subject to the course repeat policy. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Cultural Literacy, Arts and Letters/AL, Cultural Literacy/DIV

ES 258. African American Literature from the Harlem Renaissance. 4 Credits.

Introduces the literature of Americans whose roots are in Africa. Emphasizes the way contemporary political and social aspirations of African Americans are reflected in the literature of the periods from the Harlem Renaissance through the present. This course is also offered as ENG 258; a student who enrolls in this course a second time under either designator will be subject to the course repeat policy. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Cultural Literacy, Arts and Letters/AL, Cultural Literacy/DIV

ES 260. Decolonizing Education. 4 Credits.

Explores decolonial theories of education in relation to classroom pedagogy. Considers the history and contemporary impact of colonial education in the United States and globally. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Cultural Literacy, Cultural Literacy/DIV, Social Sciences/SS

ES 261. Applied Ethnic Studies I. 4 Credits.

Examines the role of organizations, groups, and collectives in social justice and racial equity work. Includes weekly meetings with community organization and movement leaders, advocates, and educators. Participation in the Critical Educator of Color Pathway (CECP) required. Prerequisite: ES 260. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Social Sciences/SS

ES 262. Applied Ethnic Studies II. 4 Credits.

Places students in partnering middle and high school classrooms to facilitate participatory action research workshops and critical dialogue, and to support youth. Includes weekly meetings for continued support, community-building, and professional development. Participation in the Critical Educator of Color Pathway (CECP) required. Prerequisite: ES 261. Audit available.
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Social Sciences/SS