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17 courses with the subject ETHS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

ETHS 101Introduction to Ethnic Studies3

(LEC 48-54) This course provides an interdisciplinary study of race and ethnicity in the United States with an emphasis placed on the groups that compose Ethnic Studies (ChicanX/LatinX, African American, Native American, and Asian/Arab Americans and Pacific Islanders). The struggles, movements, triumphs and epistemologies of these historically marginalized groups such as racial/social justice movements, histories, theories, intellectual traditions, cultural knowledge, and artistic expressions are examined. The social constructions and intersections of race, class, gender, language Recommended Preparation: ENGL-C1000 or concurrent enrollment in ENGL-C1000 . Transfers to both UC/CSU AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2, AA/AS F

Subject
ETHS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Units
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.msjc.edu
ETHS 103Ethnic Politics in America3

(LEC 48-54) This course will examine the role of ethnic minorities in the political process and their relationship to and role in government and include a discussion of ethnic empowerment, major ethnic based political and community organizations, the philosophies of major ethnic group leaders, and current political issues and trends as they impact ethnic groups. The ethnic groups to be reviewed will include Black People, African Americans, Latinx, Asians, and Native Americans. *Cross-listed as PS-103 . Recommended Preparation: ENGL-C1000 . Transfers to both UC/CSU Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-4, AREA-6 AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2, AA/AS F

Subject
ETHS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Units
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.msjc.edu
Prerequisite
POLS-C1000 (with a grade of C or better).
Alias
PS 103
ETHS 103HHonors Ethnic Politics in America3

(LEC 48-54) This course will examine the role of ethnic minorities in the political process and their relationship to and role in government and include a discussion of ethnic empowerment, major ethnic based political and community organizations, the philosophies of major ethnic group leaders, and current political issues and trends as they impact ethnic groups. The ethnic groups to be reviewed will include Black People, African Americans, Latinx, Asians, and Native Americans. *Cross-listed as PS-103H . Recommended Preparation: ENGL-C1000 . Transfers to both UC/CSU Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-4, AREA-6 AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2, AA/AS F

Subject
ETHS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Units
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.msjc.edu
Prerequisite
POLS-C1000 (with a grade of C or better)., Acceptance into the Honors Enrichment Program.
Alias
PS 103H
ETHS 104Introduction to Native American Studies (formerly ANTH-105)3

(LEC 48-54) This course examines the histories, cultures, identities, and contemporary topics in Native American communities in the United States. Topics include colonialism, tribal sovereignty, historiography, popular representation, economic development, environmental justice, urbanization, ethnic identity, racialization, language, spirituality, and cultural diversity. This course discusses the processes of colonization, racialization, land dispossession, and Native American resistance through key events in law and politics, community organizations, and sovereignty, which are in Transfers to both UC/CSU Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-4 AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2, AA/AS F

Subject
ETHS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Units
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.msjc.edu
ETHS 112Introduction to Chicana/o/x Studies3

(LEC 48-54) This course examines the cultural, educational, economic, artistic, and sociopolitical issues that have affected the ChicanX/LatinX experience in the U.S. It applies an interdisciplinary perspective to racial and social justice issues related to the intersectional ChicanX/LatinX experience to empower students with resources for self and community advocacy. It will also provide students with the opportunity to actively engage with anti-racist and anti-colonial issues and the practices and movement in the Chicanx community in order to build a more just and equitable soci Recommended Preparation: ENGL-C1000 or concurrent enrollment in ENGL-C1000 . Transfers to both UC/CSU Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-4, AREA-6 AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2, AA/AS F

Subject
ETHS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Units
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.msjc.edu
ETHS 113Introduction to Black Studies3

(LEC 48-54) This course provides an introductory overview of the Black community, focusing on Black people's social, cultural, political, and historical contributions in the United States. Students will explore the intersections of race, class, gender, and sexuality, examining how these identities have shaped the lived experiences of Black people. Central to this course are themes of Blackness, resistance, agency, racial capitalism, Black epistemologies, and social justice, as students critically engage with concepts such as racial formation, the institution of slavery, systemic r Recommended Preparation: ENGL-C1000 or concurrent enrollment in ENGL-C1000 . Transfers to both UC/CSU Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-4 AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2, AA/AS F

Subject
ETHS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Units
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.msjc.edu
ETHS 113HHonors Introduction to Black Studies3

(LEC 48-54) This course provides an introductory overview of the Black community, focusing on Black people's social, cultural, political, and historical contributions in the United States. Students will explore the intersections of race, class, gender, and sexuality, examining how these identities have shaped the lived experiences of Black people. Central to this course are themes of Blackness, resistance, agency, racial capitalism, Black epistemologies, and social justice, as students critically engage with concepts such as racial formation, the institution of slavery, systemic r Recommended Preparation: ENGL-C1000 or concurrent enrollment in ENGL-C1000 . Transfers to both UC/CSU Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-4 AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2, AA/AS F

Subject
ETHS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Units
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.msjc.edu
Prerequisite
Acceptance into the Honors Enrichment Program.
ETHS 160Black History in the American Context3

(LEC 48-54) This course traces the historical and political experiences of African Americans from colonial times to the present. It examines the differences between the experiences of African Americans and other ethnic groups. Students will encounter the social, economic, and legal institutions which characterized being black in the US at various periods in the nation's history. Close study of several major events and political movements will allow students to develop interpretations of political interaction in America. *Cross-listed as HIST-160 . Recommended Preparation: ENGL-C1000 or concurrent enrollment in ENGL-C1000 . Transfers to both UC/CSU Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-4, AREA-6 AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2, AA/AS F

Subject
ETHS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Units
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.msjc.edu
Alias
HIST 160
ETHS 160HHonors Black History in the American Context3

(LEC 48-54) This course traces the historical and political experiences of African Americans from colonial times to the present. It examines the differences between the experiences of African Americans and other ethnic groups. Students will encounter the social, economic, and legal institutions which characterized being black in the US at various periods in the nation's history. Close study of several major events and political movements will allow students to develop interpretations of political interaction in America. *Cross-listed as HIST-160H . Recommended Preparation: ENGL-C1000 or concurrent enrollment in ENGL-C1000 . Transfers to both UC/CSU Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-4, AREA-6 AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2, AA/AS F

Subject
ETHS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Units
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.msjc.edu
Prerequisite
Acceptance into the Honors Enrichment Program.
Alias
HIST 160H
ETHS 240American Indian Literature3

(LEC 48-54) This course surveys the variety of writings that constitute American Indian literature. Discussion, lectures, and presentations will cover the significance of the cultural context of various societies as well as the way American Indian literature and our perceptions have changed as a result of historical, political, and literary movements. This course examines American Indian poetry, fiction, essays, and theories through the lens of critical ethnic studies and anti-racist issues, practices, and movements as both expressions and interrogations of Indian and tribal ident Transfers to both UC/CSU Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-3B, AREA-6 AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C, AA/AS F

Subject
ETHS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Units
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.msjc.edu
Prerequisite
ENGL-C1000 (with a grade of C or better).
ETHS 240HHonors American Indian Literature3

(LEC 48-54) This course surveys the variety of writings that constitute American Indian literature. Discussion, lectures, and presentations will cover the significance of the cultural context of various societies as well as the way American Indian literature and our perceptions have changed as a result of historical, political, and literary movements. This course examines American Indian poetry, fiction, essays, and theories through the lens of critical ethnic studies and anti-racist issues, practices, and movements as both expressions and interrogations of Indian and tribal ident Transfers to both UC/CSU Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-3B, AREA-6 AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C, AA/AS F

Subject
ETHS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Units
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.msjc.edu
Prerequisite
ENGL-C1000 (with a grade of C or better)., Acceptance into the Honors Enrichment Program.
ETHS 260African American Literature3

(LEC 48-54) This course surveys, interprets, and compares texts by those of African descent. Discussions, lectures, and presentations will focus on identity, freedom and literacy, and the complexities of language from both a historical and a literary perspective. The course may include a variety of genres, such as fiction, poetry, drama, film, and non-fiction prose. *Cross-listed as LIT-260 . Transfers to CSU only Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-3B AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C, AA/AS F

Subject
ETHS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Units
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.msjc.edu
Prerequisite
ENGL-C1000 (with a grade of C or better).
Alias
LIT 260
ETHS 260HHonors African American Literature3

(LEC 48-54) This course surveys, interprets, and compares texts by those of African descent. Discussions, lectures, and presentations will focus on identity, freedom and literacy, and the complexities of language from both a historical and a literary perspective. The course may include a variety of genres, such as fiction, poetry, drama, film, and non-fiction prose. *Cross-listed as LIT-260H . Transfers to CSU only Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-3B AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C, AA/AS F

Subject
ETHS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Units
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.msjc.edu
Prerequisite
ENGL-C1000 (with a grade of C or better)., Acceptance into the Honors Enrichment Program.
Alias
LIT 260H
ETHS 275Latinx/Chicanx Literature3

(LEC 48-54) This course surveys, interprets, compares, and explores the lived experiences of Latinx/Chicanx authors through a variety of texts and genres. Readings, discussions, lectures, and presentations will focus on the cultural, social, and historical aspects of Latinx/Chicanx literature. The course may include a variety of genres: fiction, poetry, drama, film, and non-fiction prose, etc. *Cross-listed as LIT-275 . Transfers to both UC/CSU Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-3B, AREA-6 AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C, AA/AS F

Subject
ETHS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Units
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.msjc.edu
Prerequisite
ENGL-C1000 (with a grade of C or better).
Alias
LIT 275
ETHS 275HHonors Latinx/Chicanx Literature3

(LEC 48-54) This course surveys, interprets, compares, and explores the lived experiences of Latinx/Chicanx authors through a variety of texts and genres. Readings, discussions, lectures, and presentations will focus on the cultural, social, and historical aspects of Latinx/Chicanx literature. The course may include a variety of genres: fiction, poetry, drama, film, and non-fiction prose, etc. *Cross-listed as LIT-275H . Transfers to both UC/CSU Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-3B, AREA-6 AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C, AA/AS F

Subject
ETHS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Units
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.msjc.edu
Prerequisite
Acceptance into the Honors Enrichment Program., ENGL-C1000 (with a grade of C or better).
Alias
LIT 275H
ETHS 280Ethnic American Literature3

(LEC 48-54) This course surveys, interprets, and compares the variety of texts written by Asian Americans, African Americans, American Indians, and Chicanx/Latinx authors, exploring the experiences of the various ethnic cultures. Readings, discussions, lectures, and presentations will allow students to understand the cultural and historical aspects of the various cultures as well as the way the cultures themselves differ in literature. *Cross-listed as LIT-280 . Transfers to both UC/CSU Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-3B, AREA-6 AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C, AA/AS F

Subject
ETHS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Units
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.msjc.edu
Prerequisite
ENGL-C1000 (with a grade of C or better).
Alias
LIT 280
ETHS 280HHonors Ethnic American Literature3

(LEC 48-54) This course surveys, interprets, and compares the variety of texts written by Asian Americans, African Americans, American Indians, and Chicanx/Latinx authors, exploring the experiences of the various ethnic cultures. Readings, discussions, lectures, and presentations will allow students to understand the cultural and historical aspects of the various cultures as well as the way the cultures themselves differ in literature. *Cross-listed as LIT-280H . Transfers to both UC/CSU Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-3B, AREA-6 AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C, AA/AS F

Subject
ETHS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Units
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.msjc.edu
Prerequisite
Acceptance into the Honors Enrichment Program., ENGL-C1000 (with a grade of C or better).
Alias
LIT 280H

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