Ethnic Studies
6 courses · Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
ETHST 1 Introduction to Ethnic Studies
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SJS 110
Survey of the American experience of ethnic and racial relations: Exploration of American history and contemporary issues facing minority groups in the United States. Emphasis on Native, African, Mexican, and Asian American cultural experiences.
ETHST 3 Race, Gender and Sports
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Influence of racial and ethnic groups in sports in the United States: Cultural, historical, political and economic influences associated with gender participation and race relations.
ETHST 14 Community Building and Transformation in Urban America
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Community organizing as a practice in areas of public service, non-profit work, and electoral politics: Political economy of community development through historical study of disenfranchised ethnic, racial, gendered and immigrant groups in the groups in the U.S.
ETHST 20 Arab and Muslim Experiences in the United States
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Overview of Arab and Muslim communities in the United States: Analysis of experience through concepts such as racialization, intersectionality, postcolonialsm, migration and diaspora.
ETHST 30 Introduction to Race, Gender and Health
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Overview of disparities in health outcomes across communities of color using a public health approach: Analysis of policies, medical institutions,environment, and communities.
ETHST 50 Introduction to Race, Class and Schools
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Survey of issues of equity, diversity and access in K-20 educational institutions: Analysis of urban schooling and comparative experiences in learning through the lens of race, class, culture and gender.