ICS 1000-3 Introduction to Asian-American Studies (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: minimum performance standard scores on the reading and writing preassessment placements tests

This course focuses on the history of Asians in America, their social and psychological adjustment, and their involvement in American economic and political systems. The unique aspects of Asian-American cultures will be examined through examples of literature and films. (General Studies-Level II, Social Science, Multicultural)

ICS 2100-3 (AAS 2100, CHS 2100, NAS 2100,WMS 2100)    Women of Color (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: minimum performance standard scores on the reading and writing preassessment tests; one of the following: AAS 1010, CHS 1000, ICS 1000, NAS 1000, or WMS 1001; or permission of instructor

Though U.S. women share much in common, their differences are salient to a thorough understanding of all these women's experiences. Comparative analysis of these differences and their significance according to race, class and ethnicity are central to this course. The similarities among diverse groups of women will also be examined in order to better understand the complexity of women's lives. To focus the discussion, the course will cover work; families; sexuality and reproduction; religion; and politics. Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ICS or AAS or CHS or NAS or WMS. (General Studies-Level II, Social Sciences; Multicultural)