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MCGS 155
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Introduction to Multicultural and Gender Studies
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3.0
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FS
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GE
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An introduction to the concepts, terminology, and issues in multicultural and gender studies, including exploration of America's multicultural history, gender as an element of culture, and contemporary issues in the field. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved US Diversity course.
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MCGS 155W
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Introduction to Multicultural and Gender Studies (W)
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3.0
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FS
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GE
USD
W
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An introduction to the concepts, terminology, and issues in multicultural and gender studies, including exploration of America's multicultural history, gender as an element of culture, and contemporary issues in the field. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved Writing Course. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved US Diversity course. Formerly MCGS 155I.
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MCGS 198
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Special Topics
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1.0
-3.0
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FS
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This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from semester to semester and be different for different sections. Students will read, research, and discuss specific themes in multicultural and gender studies. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 1 hour lecture.
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MCGS 224
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Religion and America's Ethnic Minorities
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3.0
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FA
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GE
USD
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This course is also offered as
RELS 224.
This course covers the religions that inform America's ethnic minorities, and the historical, cultural, and social experiences and values of Native American, Hispanic-American, Arab-American, African-American, and Asian-American minority groups. 3 hours seminar. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved US Diversity course.
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MCGS 240
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Socioeconomic Class and Food Injustice: Inequities across Class, Race/Ethnicity, and Gender Lines
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3.0
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FS
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This fully online course facilitates the study of intersecting systems of oppression and inequity - in particular socio-economic class, ethnicity, and gender - all of which impact access to basic needs, especially healthy food. The course provides a scholarly, theoretical context for individuals working with communities outside of the middle class. Students are guided in the application on concepts and idea in their personal lives and professional practice. 3 hours lecture.
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MCGS 310
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Issues and Identities
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3.0
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FS
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GE
USD
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Prerequisites: MCGS 155 or WMST 170 recommended.
An exploration of current scholarship in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer theories, issues, and communities. Grounded in feminist scholarship, the course examines LGBTQ identity construction and formation through media, politics, sex/sexuality, science, and the law. Specific focus will vary from semester to semester. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved US Diversity course.
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MCGS 310W
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Issues and Identities (W)
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3.0
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FS
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GE
USD
W
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Prerequisites: MCGS 155 or WMST 170 recommended.
An exploration of current scholarship in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer theories, issues, and communities. Grounded in feminist scholarship, the course examines LGBTQ identity construction and formation through media, politics, sex/sexuality, science, and the law. Specific focus will vary from semester to semester. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved Writing Course. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved US Diversity course. Formerly MCGS 310Z.
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MCGS 315
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Performance of Identity
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3.0
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FS
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GE
USD
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This course is also offered as
THEA 315.
A study of identity as expressed through performance in theatre and other media. The course focuses on issues of race, gender, and sexuality. Students see live performances, read classic and contemporary performance texts, and gain exposure to key figures who engage with identity politics in performance in the contemporary consciousness. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved US Diversity course.
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MCGS 326
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Perspectives on Gender and Disease
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3.0
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FS
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GE
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This course is also offered as
NURS 326.
This course explores the physiological mechanisms of disease and resistance, social definitions of disease, and gender-related factors in research, diagnosis, treatment, and adaptation to disease. Diseases are usually studied and described in generic terms without regard to gender; however, it is apparent that substantial differences exist in male and female susceptibility, manifestations, and reponses to many diseases; just as significantly, society's responses to disease are clearly influenced by gender issues. These issues are explored, through the perspectives of both natural and social sciences. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course.
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MCGS 326W
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Perspectives on Gender and Disease (W)
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3.0
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FS
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GE
W
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This course is also offered as
NURS 326W.
This course explores the physiological mechanisms of disease and resistance, social definitions of disease, and gender-related factors in research, diagnosis, treatment, and adaptation to disease. Diseases are usually studied and described in generic terms without regard to gender; however, it is apparent that substantial differences exist in male and female susceptibility, manifestations, and responses to many diseases; just as significantly, society's responses to disease are clearly influenced by gender issues. These issues are explored, through the perspectives of both natural and social sciences. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved Writing Course. This is an approved General Education course. Formerly MCGS 326Z.
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MCGS 327
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The Politics of Race and Ethnicity in the United States
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3.0
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FS
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USD
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This course is also offered as
POLS 327.
Analysis of the role of race and ethnicity in the American political process, including a critique of their role in local, state, and national elections. Factors accounting for participation and non-participation will be analyzed. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved US Diversity course.
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MCGS 328
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Multicultural Health
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3.0
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FS
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USD
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This course is also offered as
HCSV 328.
Ethnic groups in the U.S. face many health problems. This course focuses on those problems which affect the four largest ethnic groups in the U.S.: African Americans, Hispanic Americans, American Indians, and Asian Americans. The effects of history, health beliefs and practices, and socioeconomic status on the health of these ethnic populations are addressed. Current and potential strategies to improve health care delivery to these groups are explored. 3 hours discussion. This is an approved US Diversity course.
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MCGS 330
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Sociology of Gender
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3.0
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INQ
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This course is also offered as
SOCI 330.
This course examines gender as a social construct and its influences on men and women in families, school, work, politics, and culture. The focus is on how gender varies in relation to ethnicity, race, sexuality, and social class. 3 hours lecture.
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MCGS 341
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Cross-Cultural Psychology
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3.0
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FS
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GC
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This course is also offered as
PSYC 341.
This course focuses on the importance and various influences of culture on human behavior. Beginning with an examination of theoretical definitions of culture, the course covers a broad range of research that highlights the contributions of cross-cultural psychology to the understanding of human behavior within and between cultures. In addition, conceptual, methodological, and practical issues in cross-cultural research and applications are covered. 3 hours discussion. This is an approved Global Cultures course.
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MCGS 350
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Ethnic and Race Relations
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3.0
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FS
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GE
USD
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This course is also offered as
SOCI 350.
This course examines the social construction of race, and studies ethnic and racial relations in the United States, looking at variations by class, gender, and immigration experiences. Students analyze interpersonal relationships between racial and ethnic groups, discrimination, resistance, social movements, and governmental policies 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved US Diversity course.
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MCGS 380
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Gender, Race, Sexuality, Science, and Society
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3.0
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S1
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An exploration of how science and culture have affected people's understandings of gender and sexuality, in both Western and non-Western cultures, from ancient times to the present. 3 hours lecture.
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MCGS 398
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Special Topics
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1.0
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FS
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This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from semester to semester and be different for different sections. Students will read, research, and discuss specific themes in multicultural and gender studies. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 1 hour lecture.
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MCGS 398H
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Special Topics - Honors
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3.0
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INQ
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Prerequisites: Department permission.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from semester to semester and be different for different sections. Students will read, research, and discuss specific themes in multicultural and gender studies. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours lecture.
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MCGS 399
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Special Problems
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1.0
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FS
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This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading.
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MCGS 401W
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Sexual Minorities Law/Politics (W)
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3.0
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SP
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GE
USD
W
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This course is also offered as
POLS 401W.
Students examine how the law (made by judges, legislators, and voters) has influenced and continues to influence the lives of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals. Students critically analyze how the rights of sexual minorities have developed or failed to develop. The class includes discussion of gay movements' politics, accomplishments, and opponents. Finally, contemporary issues surrounding legal and political issues that impact sexual minorities are addressed. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved Writing Course. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved US Diversity course. Formerly MCGS 401I.
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MCGS 451B
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Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
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3.0
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FS
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This course is also offered as
POLS 451B.
Analysis of judicial cases and related materials illustrating historical and current interpretations of constitutional problems such as racial discrimination, criminal procedures, and freedom of speech and religion. 3 hours lecture.
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MCGS 489
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Internship in MCGS
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1.0
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FS
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A seminar designed to complement the 120-hour fieldwork portion of your service/activism internship in the area of multicultural and/or gender studies. In order to pass this courses you must receive a review of at least "satisfactory" from your fieldwork supervisor. No more than 3 units may be counted toward the major or minor. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units.
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MCGS 495W
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Senior Seminar in Multicultural and Gender Studies (W)
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3.0
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SP
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GW
W
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Prerequisite: Completion of GE Written Communication (A2) requirement.
Exploration of theory and extended research in the field of multicultural and gender studies leading to a public presentation. This course is designed as the capstone experience for multicultural and gender studies majors and minors. 3 hours seminar. This is an approved Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or higher certifies writing proficiency for majors. This is an approved Writing Course. Formerly MCGS 495.
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MCGS 498
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Special Topics in MCGS
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1.0
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FS
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This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from semester to semester and be different for different sections. Students will read, research, and discuss specific themes in multicultural and gender studies. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours supervision.
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MCGS 499
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Special Problems
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1.0
-3.0
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FS
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This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Credit/no credit grading.
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MCGS 499H
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Honors in the Multicultural and Gender Studies Major
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing, 9 units of upper division work in the major.
Independent study resulting in a scholarly or creative piece involving substantial research and resulting in an undergraduate thesis and public presentation or findings. The research and writing is done under the supervision of a faculty mentor for a total of 6 units in two semesters. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
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