Faculty coordinator:
Associate Professor Gerald Gill, History
Whether the various social and ethnic groups in America have been assimilated into the larger culture (the "smelting pot") or have maintained their distinctive cultures and identities, they have contributed to the unique character of the country. The interdisciplinary minor in ethnic groups in America explores the interrelations of political, historical, social, aesthetic, and ethical issues raised by a society of migrants, voluntary and forced, who came to the United States from Africa, Asia, Europe, and other nations and societies in the Western hemisphere. In particular, the minor encourages the student to make appropriate integrations of these theories.
Five course credits with at least one course from each of three different departments are required. In addition to the five credits, a student is required to complete an appropriate project, such as a thesis, an oral presentation, or a performance, which integrates the knowledge and methodologies of the disciplines involved. (See Interdisciplinary Minor Program for details.)
The following course offerings are listed for the convenience of interested students; consult the faculty coordinator for more information. (See departmental listings for course descriptions.)
American Studies 12 Race in America
American Studies 81 Construction of Whiteness:
National Formations of Race, 1790-1924
American Studies 82 Asian America
Anthropology 116 Introduction to Latino Cultures
Anthropology 124 American Diversity
Anthropology 125 Ethnicity
Anthropology 146 Latino Music, Migration, and Identity
Biology 97 Contemporary Biosocial Problems in America
Child Development 152 Development of Thought and Language
Child Development 177 Bilingual Children in U.S. Schools
Comparative Religion 120 Race and Religion in American History
Comparative Religion 194 Jewish Issues Today
Dance 70 Viewing African-American Dance (Cross-listed as American Studies
13.)
Education 162 Class, Race, and Gender in the History of U.S. Education
Education 249 Multicultural Issues in Counseling and Psychotherapy
English 37 Twentieth-Century African-American Literature
English 139 Early African-American Literature
English 146 African-American Women's Autobiography
English 147 The African-American Novel
English 159 Contemporary Jewish Fiction
English 178 African-American Criticism and Theory
History 95 The African American in U.S. History to 1865
History 96 The African American in U.S. History since 1865
History 97 The American Immigrant Pattern and Asian Americans
History 174 Urban Society in Industrial America
History 171 The American South since 1865
Judaic Studies 65 Introduction to Yiddish Culture
Judaic Studies 73 Aspects of Sephardic Tradition
Music 11 African-American Music
Music 12 Blues
Music 40 History of Jazz
Philosophy 125 Racism and Social Inequality
Political Science 105 Constitutional Law
Political Science 108 African-American Politics
Psychology 51 Black Psychology
Sociology 110 Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Sociology 118 Seminar: Children of Immigrants and Immigrant Children
To view Course Descriptions, please go to:
http://webcenter.studentservices.tufts.edu/courses/main.asp.