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  "college": "butte-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "ETHS",
  "name": "Ethnic Studies",
  "sourceUrl": "https://butte.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/25393/28400/27500",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "ETHS 1",
      "subject": "ETHS",
      "number": "1",
      "title": "Introduction to Ethnic Studies",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "51 hours lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Introduction to the major theories concepts, issues, debates, and movements toward racial and social justice and liberation in the United States. Includes a comparative and interdisciplinary exploration of historical connections between race, ethnicity, class, religion, sexuality and gender inequality, as well as diverse perspectives on empowerment, identity, equity, self-determination, agency, and anti-racism within contemporary American society. Analysis of social, political, economic, educational, and cultural developments of diverse populations with an emphasis on the lived experiences of Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Chicano/a/x and Latino/a/x in the United States.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "ETHS 10",
      "subject": "ETHS",
      "number": "10",
      "title": "Introduction to Chicano Studies",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "51 hours lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "A multi-disciplinary exploration of the cultural and social milieu of Chicanos in the United States. \"Chicano\" is defined as the first generation of Mexican-Americans born to parents from Mexico. Students will trace the development of a definition and rationale for Chicanismo through a critical and comparative examination of relevant literature. Areas that will be examined will include economics, family and religion, social and political behavior, health, education and prejudice, among others. Also included in this examination will be a specific look at the Chicano movement, its goals, methods, and people.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 17,
          "open": 15,
          "url": "/c/butte-college/schedule/fall-2026/eths/#eths-10",
          "subject": "ETHS"
        },
        {
          "term": "winter-2027",
          "name": "Winter 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/butte-college/schedule/winter-2027/eths/#eths-10",
          "subject": "ETHS"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 17,
          "open": 9,
          "url": "/c/butte-college/schedule/spring-2027/eths/#eths-10",
          "subject": "ETHS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "ETHS 30",
      "subject": "ETHS",
      "number": "30",
      "title": "Introduction to African American Studies",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "51 hours lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course is a multi-disciplinary exploration of the cultural history and experience of African Americans. The African American experience is described and conceptualized as a function of cultural history and the adaptations made by African Americans in more contemporary contexts. The culmination of the comprehensive and detailed history highlights the challenges and creative triumphs of African Americans as indicated through action in social, political, economic, religious, and artistic endeavors.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 11,
          "open": 10,
          "url": "/c/butte-college/schedule/fall-2026/eths/#eths-30",
          "subject": "ETHS"
        },
        {
          "term": "winter-2027",
          "name": "Winter 2027",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/butte-college/schedule/winter-2027/eths/#eths-30",
          "subject": "ETHS"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 10,
          "open": 6,
          "url": "/c/butte-college/schedule/spring-2027/eths/#eths-30",
          "subject": "ETHS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "ETHS 40",
      "subject": "ETHS",
      "number": "40",
      "title": "Introduction to Asian American Studies",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "51 hours lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course is a survey of the rich and diverse cultural history of various Asian American communities (Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Southeast Asian American, etc.). Emphasis is given to the cultural and historical circumstances that caused various Asian populations to resettle in the United States. Various Asian American populations will be described according to their immigration and refugee challenges, cultural adaptations, and unique contributions to American society as a whole.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 13,
          "open": 11,
          "url": "/c/butte-college/schedule/fall-2026/eths/#eths-40",
          "subject": "ETHS"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 10,
          "open": 8,
          "url": "/c/butte-college/schedule/spring-2027/eths/#eths-40",
          "subject": "ETHS"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}