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American Racial and Multicultural Studies

Director, 2000-01: Jim Farrell, History

Faculty, 2000-01: Carolyn Anderson, Sociology/Anthropology; Jan Allister, English; John Barbour, Religion; Mary Carlsen, Social Work; Michael Fitzgerald, History; Joan Hepburn, English; Judy Kutulas, History; Bruce Nordstrom-Loeb, Sociology/Anthropology; Mark Schelske, Education; Mary Titus, English

The American Racial and Multicultural Studies Program (ARMS) introduces students to the cultures, histories, and experiences of African Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans, and Native Americans. The goals of this program are to increase students' awareness of diversity and prepare them to function in a society that is becoming increasingly multicultural. The ARMS program is interdisciplinary, drawing on faculty from many departments and asking students to integrate multiple perspectives on the issues raised in courses. An ARMS major or concentration complements a variety of majors in the social sciences, humanities, and the arts.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR

A major consists of an Introduction to American Racial and Multicultural Studies (ARMS 121-125), plus a minimum of seven other approved courses taken in at least three departments or programs (total of eight courses). One of the seven courses may be an independent study or research, and one may be an off-campus internship approved by the Director of American Racial and Multicultural Studies. Students may wish to link an ARMS major with a major in one of the departments represented in the program. ARMS majors are expected to complete a senior project.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONCENTRATION

A concentration consists of an Introduction to American Racial and Multicultural Studies (ARMS 121-125), plus four other approved courses taken in at least two departments or programs (a total of five courses).

COURSES

REQUIRED COURSE

121-125 Introduction to American Racial and Multicultural Studies

This course provides an introduction to the cultural and historical background of four groups in America: African Americans, Native Americans, Latinos, and Asian Americans. Emphasis is on race relations and the distinguishing characteristics of these cultures as reflected in the academic disciplines of the creative and performing arts, the humanities, the social and behavioral sciences, and the general area of popular culture. Contributions to cultural pluralism are accentuated as well as the special issues of identity faced by these Americans. GE: Varies by course number.

NEW COURSE IN 2001-02

250 Special Topics in ARMS

Students apply interdisciplinary theories and methods to selected topics in American racial and multicultural studies. The course employs a discussion format, focusing on critical reading and analytical essays. Offered periodically.

APPROVED COURSES

• Africa and the African Diaspora 231 Africa and the Americas
• Art 250 U.S. Visions and Identities
• Dance 122 Diversity Issues
• Dance 246 Dance in America
• Education 170 Schools in Society
• Education 378 Multicultural Education in Hawaii: Seminar and Practicum (off-campus)
• Education 379 Urban Alternative Education Seminar and Practicum (off-campus)
• English 245 American Racial and Multicultural Literatures
• History 132 Slavery in the Americas
• History 145 Civil Rights Revolution
• History 206 United States Since 1865
• History 241 Native American-White Relations History 242 African American History
• History 244 America in the Civil War and Reconstruction Era
• Interdisciplinary 260 Dimensions of Multiculture (ACM Chicago - off-campus)
• Music 231 History of Jazz
• Music 237 World Music
• Psychology 259 Cross-Cultural Psychology
• Religion 281 Religious Autobiographies
• Social Work 150 Erasing the Border
• Sociology/Anthropology 124 Food, Work, and Culture
• Sociology/Anthropology 128 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
• Sociology/Anthropology 141 Native America Today: Sovereign Nations, Determined Peoples
• Sociology/Anthropology 235 Contemporary Native American Issues
• Sociology/Anthropology 244 Race and Class in American Culture
• Sociology/Anthropology 261 Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective