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Yakima Valley College Catalog 2018-2019 
    
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ETHS 101: American Ethnic Minorities

5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
An in-depth study of Native American, Asian American, African American, and Hispanic American people. Students explore the role of the early immigration of women, elderly, gays, teens, and other minority groups to the United States. Includes examination of their cultures, traditions, customs, language, and contemporary status. The collaborative methodology encourages students to question, discuss, and debate past and current issues and to challenge myths and stereotypes of minorities. The course seeks to engage students in an intellectual journey intended to foster respect for all cultures and peoples.
Distribution for DTA: Social Sciences