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(Cross-listed as Anthropology 183). Analysis of the impact of changing patterns of immigration from Latin America to the U.S. on interethnic relations, using as case studies three major U.S. cities (Los Angeles, New York, and Miami). Readings introduce a variety of approaches used for interpreting the increasingly complex ethnic diversity characterizing contemporary urban areas. Students conduct ethnographic field research in selected Latino communities in Boston, documenting their articulation with and contributions to Boston's changing ethnic landscape. Prerequisites Junior standing, plus either one sociocultural anthropology course or one Latin American or Latino studies course. This course meets the following distribution requirements: Please note: If more than one distribution area is listed, the course can be used to satisfy ONE area only. Social Sciences This course meets the following culture options: Hispanic Culture - * Diasporic
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(Cross-listed as Dance 184 and Environmental Studies 13.) Interdisciplinary introduction to African American concert dance in its aesthetic and historical context. Influence of biological determinism, medical history, race, and racism on the opportunities for dancers. Choreographers and companies include Dunham, Ailey, Jones, Dance Theater of Harlem. This course meets the following distribution requirements: Please note: If more than one distribution area is listed, the course can be used to satisfy ONE area only. Arts Social Sciences This course meets the following culture options: African and African-American Culture - * Diasporic
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(Cross-listed with Environmental Studies 185). Interdisciplinary course, presented primarily through a native lens, provides an overview of key issues relevant to the survival and continuity of native peoples in their homeland. Topics include stereotypes and misconceptions, pre- and post- contact lives; eurocentric and holistic history, spirituality and appropriations, enforced and native led education, representation in the arts, and the reclaiming of indigenous rights. Native focus presented through writings, videos, native presenters, and a community fieldtrip. This course meets the following distribution requirements: Please note: If more than one distribution area is listed, the course can be used to satisfy ONE area only. Humanities This course meets the World Civilization Requirement This course meets the following culture options: Native American Culture
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(Cross-listed as Education 167). An advanced theoretical seminar on race, class, gender and the political economy of urban schooling. Topics studied may include, but are not limited to welfare, law, labor policy, school policy. Prerequisites Prerequisites: Junior standing and ED161 or consent. This course meets the following distribution requirements: Please note: If more than one distribution area is listed, the course can be used to satisfy ONE area only. Social Sciences
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3.00 Credits
Please see departmental website for detailed course description.
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3.00 Credits
Guided individual study of an approved topic. Before pursuing such study, the student expected to have taken regular courses related to the topic. Credit as arranged. No more than one Independent Study course may be applied to the American Studies major. Please see departmental website for details. This course is offered during the following semesters: Fall Semester
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3.00 Credits
Courses offered on an ad hoc basis and open to graduate and advanced undergraduate students. Please see departmental website for specific details. Prerequisites Permission of Instructor. This course meets the following culture options: African and African-American Culture - FALL 2007 ONLY - Social History of African Americans thru Film* Diasporic/ SUMMER 2008 ONLY - Slavery, History & Public Culture* Diasporic ADVANCED RESEARCH IN AMERICAN STUDIES AMER0195 Please contact the department for detailed information.
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3.00 Credits
The Senior Special Project (SSP) will include a preparation of an analytic essay, a research paper, or a project such as an oral history, a life story, a film, or a play. The SSP may also be based, in part, on a documented internship, or on leading an Exploration. The SSP should utilize more than one disciplinary approach and should seek to develop connections and integration among the disciplines employed. Detailed information is available in the American Studies office.
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3.00 Credits
Senior Honors Thesis. Please see departmental website for specific details. This course is offered during the following semesters: Fall Semester Spring Semester
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of the American literary and cultural landscape since World War II. Readings will likely include representative works by Ralph Ellison, Saul Bellow, Grace Paley, Cynthia Ozick, Tim O'Brien, Toni Morrison, Raymond Carver, and others. Prerequisites ENGLISH 0001/ 0002 REQUIRED or Fulfillment of College Writing Requirement. This course meets the following distribution requirements: Please note: If more than one distribution area is listed, the course can be used to satisfy ONE area only. Humanities
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