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American Multicultural Studies
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American Indian Belief Systems |
| Lasc Area |
Goal 7 |
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| Description |
American Indian Belief Systems focuses on common thematic elements found throughout diverse American Indian communities. This course introduces the students to the philosophies, knowledges, languages, and spiritual beliefs of indigenous peoples in the Americas using a variety of texts and audiovisual materials from the humanities and social sciences as well as oral histories, interviews, and personal narratives. In this course students will critically examine issues surrounding the resistance, loss, reclamation, and revitalization of Indigenous cultures, knowledges, religions, and languages. MnTC Goal 7. |
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African American Theatre |
| Lasc Area |
Goal 6 |
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Survey of selected plays by African American writers from the 19th and 20th centuries. Focus on aesthetic and interpretative dimensions grounded in African American historical and cultural contexts. Amcs 210 or 211 or Thtr 220 are highly recommended as prerequisites. MnTC Goal 6. |
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Social Science Research Methods |
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This course is explores research methodologies in the field of American Multicultural Studies, with an emphasis on social science methodologies. Students will explore both quantitative and qualitative methods in American Multicultural Studies. In this exploration, students will both review the research and findings of others, and design their own research experiences. |
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Transnational Asian Adoption |
| Lasc Area |
Goal 8 |
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| Description |
This course examines Asian adoption and the experience of Asian adoptees in America over the past 50 years. It centers on the experience of Asian adoptees focusing largely on the social and cultural production this ever-growing population. Using the Cold War as a historical baseline, the course considers the geopolitical and socioeconomic relationships between the United States and South Korea, China, Vietnam and India during and since the Cold War that have shaped the history of Asian adoption. In addition we will make historical and political connections between Asian adoption, transnational adoption, and domestic trans-racial adoption within the United States. MnTC Goal 8. |
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Dynamics of Prejudice and Oppression |
| Lasc Area |
Goal 7 |
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An examination of theoretical dimensions, dynamics and consequences of prejudices and oppression based on race, class, gender, and ability. Students will be expected to recognize, critically analyze and identify both shared and unique structural dimensions of various forms of oppression and discuss potential strategies for dismantling oppression. MnTC Goal 7. |
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| Title |
Topics in American Multicultural Studies |
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| Description |
Exploration of a specific American Multicultural Studies topic. This course may be repeated as topic varies. |
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| Title |
Readings: American Multicultural Studies |
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| Description |
Independent reading and research. |
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Internship |
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A supervised, practical experience in the field. A maximum of 12 internship credits may be applied to the degree. |
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| Title |
Topics in American Multicultural Studies |
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| Description |
Exploration of a specific American Multicultural Studies topic. This course may be repeated as topic varies. |
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Capstone Seminar in AMCS |
| Prerequisite |
AMCS 300 |
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| Writing Intensive |
Yes |
| Description |
As a capstone requirement, students will demonstrate their mastery of interdisciplinary research skills though the development of a research project on a given seminar theme in American Multicultural Studies. This is the designated writing intensive course for our major. Throughout this course students will have to complete short, informal writing assignments. They are also required to complete formal, polished writing assignments throughout the course including: response papers and one term paper. Themes vary each year. Possible themes are: Civil Rights, Education, Popular Culture, Folklore, Women's studies, Interracial Relationships, Multicultural Imaging. This course is open to majors of junior/senior standing and minors with permission. |
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AMCS Independent Study |
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| Description |
AMCS Independent Study course |
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