Ethnic Studies
2 courses · College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
ETHN 1001 Ethnic Studies
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This interdisciplinary course will introduce the student to the diverse institutional, cultural, and historical issues relating to the past and present life circumstances of Afro-Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, and Hispanic Americans.
ETHN 1004 Psychology of Prejudice
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An overview of the theoretical perspectives, research methods, empirical findings, and practical applications of psychological research on prejudice, discrimination, and intergroup relations. Topics include, but are not limited to, the development of prejudice among children, the role of cognitive, social, personality, and motivation factors in maintaining prejudice and discrimination, the psychological consequences of prejudice and discrimination, and strategies for reducing prejudice, discrimination, and intergroup conflict. Major emphases of study will be on Native American, African American, Latino/a, and Asian American populations. Cross-listed with PSY 1004.