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Course Description > EWS 301
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EWS 301 Ethnic Identity (4)
Biological, psycho-social and cultural aspects of ethnic identity formation. Influences
of family patterns, roles of educational system, peer group involvement,
socio-economic status, racism, sexism, and discrimination. 4 lecture
discussions. May be repeated for credit when different ethnic group offered.
EWS 304 Asian American Communities: Comparative Analysis (4)
An in-depth examination and comparative analysis of Asian American communities. Emphasis
on intensive writing and oral presentation exercises for better
understanding of the problems and issues confronting Asian American
communities. 4 lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisite: EWS 204.
EWS 330 Ethnicity and Family Life (4)
Seminar in the unique social and cultural aspects of marriage and family styles from the
perspective of American ethnic groups. 2 two-hour seminars. Prerequisite:
EWS 140, SOC 321 or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit
only when ethnic group differs.
EWS 345 Women, Ethnicity and Work (4)
An exploration of the meaning of work and occupational choices, particularly as work and
work choices relate to women's economic mobility, social prestige and
political power. Two 2-hour seminars. Prerequisite: EWS 140 or 145.
EWS 350 Ethnic Immigration (4)
Historical analysis of socio-economic and political factors which have determined and
continue to form the basis for development of U.S. immigration policies and
practices toward ethnic minorities. 4 lecture discussions. May be repeated
for credit when different ethnic group offered.
EWS 360 Cultures of Childhood (4)
Identification of how different cultures conceptualize childhood, and correspondingly,
construct the cultural artifacts and practices for children. 4
lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisite: LS 201, or EWS 140 or EWS 145.
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