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Course Descriptions

Course Numbering System

The following lists include all courses normally offered at Albion College. However, not all courses are offered every year. When possible, courses offered in alternate years are designated. For details, students should consult the Class Schedule for each semester, available online at: www.albion.edu/registrar. The College reserves the right to add or withdraw courses without prior announcement, as conditions may require.

Unless otherwise stated, 100 level courses are intended for freshmen, 200 level for sophomores, 300 and 400 level for juniors and seniors.

A list of courses which meet the core and category requirements, organized by departments, is available online at www.albion.edu/registrar.

Further information may be obtained at the Registrar’s Office in the Ferguson Student, Technology, and Administrative Services Building.
 

Ethnic Studies
  

  • ETHN 103: Introduction to Ethnic Studies

    (1 Unit)
    An introduction to the comparative study of ethnicity, as well as the history and culture of particular ethnic groups in America. Issues–ethnic identity, ethnocentrism, discrimination, assimilation and multiculturalism–are analyzed from a variety of disciplines in the humanities, social sciences and the arts. Serves as the introductory course for the ethnic studies concentration. Staff.
  

  • ETHN 187: Selected Topics

    (1/4 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • ETHN 188: Selected Topics

    (1/2 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • ETHN 189: Selected Topics

    (1 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • ETHN 250: Education and Diversity

    (1 Unit)
    This course introduces prospective educators to the ways in which social inequality affects schooling and schooling affects social inequality. This course is NOT a celebration of difference. Rather, this course is designed to allow students to examine how socially constructed categories (e.g., social class, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, etc.) are used to privilege some individuals and groups and marginalize others. The course focuses mostly on one social institution, urban public schools in the United States; however, we will examine how the other social institutions influence opportunities for success and failure in schools. Quinney
  

  • ETHN 260: Caribbean Identity and Migration

    (1 Unit)
    Examines the cultural richness and diversity of the Caribbean diaspora with an emphasis on the Spanish-speaking islands, including Cuba, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, drawing on music, literature, film and history. Considers how this population continues to influence growth and change in American society by looking at issues of identity, migration patterns, and broader economic, cultural and social conditions. Staff.
  

  • ETHN 270: Hip Hop and Social Change

    (1 Unit)
    Investigates the social, cultural and political dynamics of the hip hop generation. Uses hip hop to frame the analysis of U.S. and urban “social problems” since the late 1960s. Introduces the sociohistorical and sociopolitical roots and development of hip hop, its impact on popular and youth culture, and its significance for understanding American society. Addresses major topics surrounding hip hop including race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, social class, segregation/mass incarceration, politics, and education. Examines scholarly and popular texts, film, hip hop music, and original student work to gain a comprehensive understanding of these issues. Quinney.
  

  • ETHN 280: Children of Immigrants

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisite: SOC 101  or ETHN 103  or ANTH 105 or permission of instructor.
    A study of theoretical arguments in the current literature on immigrant adaptation and assimilation, public fears of multiculturalism and an examination of empirical research into how social class, race/ethnicity and gender shape outcomes for 1½ and 2nd generation immigrants. Examines in depth the renegotiation of identity and the process of incorporation for immigrant families in the U.S. Verduzco-Baker.
  

  • ETHN 287: Selected Topics

    (1/4 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • ETHN 288: Selected Topics

    (1/2 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • ETHN 289: Selected Topics

    (1 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • ETHN 300: Social Movements

    (1 Unit)
    This course will review and discuss the theory and research on social movements, with an empirical emphasis on American movements such as the Civil Rights Movement, Women’s Movement, and numerous “issue” movements such as peace, environment, neighborhood, sexuality, etc. We will give attention to international movements to develop an understanding of movements in different countries with a focus on structures and cultures. We will talk explicitly about the differences between movements enduring social cleavages such as race, class, gender, and sexuality. This class generally operates from the intellectual standpoint of the activist who is concerned about an issue and wants to do something about it. Quinney.
  

  • ETHN 370: Theories and Methods in Ethnic Studies

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisite: ETHN 103  or permission of instructor.
    Designed as a capstone course to integrate students’ Internship and course work experiences and deepen their analytical understanding of issues related to race/ethnicity. Examines the development of ethnic and race relations, ethnic and race discrimination, and American identity using different multicultural theoretical perspectives. Includes field work and/or other research on a topic related to race/ethnicity. Staff.
  

  • ETHN 387: Selected Topics

    (1/4 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • ETHN 388: Selected Topics

    (1/2 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • ETHN 389: Selected Topics

    (1 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • ETHN 391: Internship

    (1/2 Unit)
    Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.
  

  • ETHN 392: Internship

    (1 Unit)
    Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.
  

  • ETHN 401: Seminar

    (1/2 Unit)
    Staff.
  

  • ETHN 402: Seminar

    (1 Unit)
    Staff.
  

  • ETHN 411: Directed Study

    (1/2 Unit)
    Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.
    Staff.
  

  • ETHN 412: Directed Study

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.
    Staff.