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1.00 Credits
Introduction to American studies through interdisciplinary examination of past and present California and its diverse peoples. Addresses social, political, and cultural issues, and examines California with attention to regional, national, and global contexts. (Formerly course 1, America and Americans.) Satisfies American History and Institutions Requirement. (General Education Code(s): IH, E.) (F) C. Ramirez, (W) A. Lonetree
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1.25 Credits
Provides majors with an in-depth introduction to American studies and the major at UCSC. Introduces key American studies concepts and highlights the emphases of this major. Careful attention paid to critical reading skills and analytical writing. Required of all American studies majors. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Enrollment restricted to American studies majors. Enrollment limited to 25. (General Education Code(s): W.) (W) C. Ramirez, (S) The Staff
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A critical examination of sociological and historical literature on race/ethnic formations and relations in U.S. society within the socioeconomic and political contexts of capitalism and colonization. Concepts and theories are applied to contemporary issues of race and ethnic relations. Course 1 recommended as preparation. Enrollment restricted to American studies majors. Enrollment limited to 24. (General Education Code(s): E.) The Staff
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1.00 Credits
Introduction to the gendered analysis of U.S. society and culture from theoretical and historical perspectives. Particular attention given to the ways in which gender intersects with racial, ethnic, and class differences, focusing on the themes of work, politics, and sexuality. Course 1 is recommended prior to taking this course. K. Lau
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1.25 Credits
Examines how aspects of sexuality (such as sexual identities, preferences, roles, and desires) are fundamentally shaped by social-cultural and psychological factors. Topics include gender formation, the social construction of sexuality, and the historical emergence of the modern "gay" and "lesbian" identity of the U.S. Recommended for senior American studies majors. The Staff
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1.25 Credits
Study and application of the theories, methods, and ethical issues involved in the practice of oral history. Critical readings and writing exercises will culminate in a 20-page oral history project. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Enrollment restricted to American studies majors. Enrollment limited to 24. (General Education Code(s): W.) K. Lau
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1.25 Credits
Examines ethics and politics of ethnographic research and various methodologies. Students collect their own ethnographic data to be analyzed with relevant theory in a final capstone project. Enrollment restricted to senior American studies majors. Enrollment limited to 20. R. Ramirez
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1.25 Credits
A survey of major popular cultural forms and texts in the pre-WWI era including Minstrelsy, Uncle Tom's Cabin, P.T. Barnum, Ramona, The Wizard of Oz, and Birth of a Nation, with attention to historical context and theory. F. Robinson
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1.25 Credits
Major popular cultural forms from the 1920s to the present. Topics include early "race" recordings; Depression radicalism; WWII entertainments; the Cold War; popular film genres; the 1970s and 1980s contemporary music (conjunto, jazz, rock, and rap). Particular attention to multicultural issues. Course 107A recommended. E. Porter
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1.25 Credits
Assesses political conditions under which the U.S. became committed to certain technologies, discusses merits of recent accounts of "crisis" in our politics and environment, and examines alternatives to mainstream politics and technology. Enrollment restricted to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The Staff
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