ETHS 390 KU - Theories & Mthods in Ethnic Studies

4 Credit(s)

How has “race” been explained and explored by different disciplines? What new conceptual and interpretive approaches have been developed in ethnic studies? This course provides an advanced study of critical theories and research methods in ethnic studies, integrating multiple perspectives and disciplines, such as history, sociology, literary studies, and cultural studies. Examining an array of critical approaches, including critical race theory, postcolonial studies, feminism and race, and diaspora studies, we will develop the critical vocabulary and frameworks for understanding the history and contemporary impact of race within the U.S and in a global context. The course also provides students with various skills, approaches, and strategies for research on race and ethnicity.

Prerequisite(s): ETHS 201 and junior standing.