2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
American Ethnic Studies
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Yolanda Broyles-González, Head
University Distinguished Professor: Broyles-González
Associate Professors: Roshanravan and Tushabe
Assistant Professor: Petillo
Visiting Instructors: Robles and Harrison
102 Leasure Hall
785-532-2112
E-mail: ethnicstudies@k-state.edu
www.k-state.edu/ameth
The American Ethnic Studies Department at K-State is poised to build one of the major ethnic studies departments in the nation. We are the only degree program of this kind in the state of Kansas. Ethnic studies is playing a critical social role in the millennial transition to the 21st century. Within this era of major social transformation, we are seeing an increased demand for American ethnic studies programs. The American Ethnic Studies Department provides a gateway for students to learn about and gain a greater understanding of the wide variety of American ethnic histories and heritages.
American Ethnic Studies emerged in universities as a response to a community based demand from civil rights movements to include the perspectives of communities of color historically erased, socially dismissed, and institutionally underrepresented. A major in American Ethnic Studies teaches university students to think critically about the multifaceted realities and identities of America’s diverse ethnicities; promotes social justice ideals and practices of inclusivity; fosters community-based engaged research and praxis responsive to the needs and realities of underserved constituencies; and foregrounds the needs, concerns, and knowledge of historically underrepresented peoples of color in Kansas.
Professional Options
A major or minor in American Ethnic Studies provides a broad liberal arts education with skills in critical thinking, comparative analysis, social theory, data analysis, and oral and written communication. Beyond these necessary skills, students in this field are prepared to live and work in a diverse world. Our majors go on to pursue careers in a variety of specializations including education, politics, public policy, law, medicine, marketing, advertising, media arts, and social work.
Academics
American Ethnic Studies emerged in universities as a response to a community based demand from civil rights movements to include the perspectives of communities of color historically erased, socially dismissed, and institutionally underrepresented. A major in American Ethnic Studies teaches university students to think critically about the multifaceted realities and identities of America’s diverse ethnicities; promotes social justice ideals and practices of inclusivity; fosters community-based engaged research and praxis responsive to the needs and realities of underserved constituencies; and foregrounds the needs, concerns, and knowledge of historically underrepresented peoples of color in Kansas.
Financial assistance
The Wayne C. Rohrer Scholarship fund was established in memory of Wayne C. Rohrer, a professor of sociology from 1959 until his death in 1987. To commemorate his lifelong commitment to fairness and equality in racial and ethnic relations in the United States, the scholarship has been earmarked for students who major in American ethnic studies. Students wishing to apply for the Wayne C. Rohrer Scholarship should apply to Office of Student Financial Assistance. It is awarded annually, and applications must be received in the American ethnic studies business office by the deadline indicated on the application.
Activities
Clubs
The Multicultural Coalition (MCC) is a student organization that believes in empowering members toward leadership and a channel of cultural communication among other organizations and campus representatives. The Multicultural Coalition offers students and community members an opportunity to actively participate in promoting diversity on campus and in the community. As a member, students are given a chance to collaborate with others who are diversity advocates. The mission of the Multicultural Coalition is to enhance the understanding of diversity on campus and throughout the community as well as create student leaders in the area of diversity. Everyone is welcome! For more information on Multicultural Coalition events and about the organization check out our orgsync page or email us at ksuaessa@gmail.com. We are also available on Facebook.
“You Must Be the Change You Wish To See In The World.” Gandhi
“It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.” Audre Lorde
Feminists Igniting Resistance and Empowerment (FIRE) is a feminist organization aimed at igniting communities toward progressive social change, while also creating a space for the voices of those who have been erased, marginalized, or made invisible. FIRE recognizes that there are various ways to enact and envision feminism. They value knowledge that has been gained through struggle and experience, and acknowledge that many individuals inhabit multiple identities. FIRE seeks to encourage increased consciousness, education and activism to confront the injustices affecting not only our local community and campus, but also those who live beyond our local borders.
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Certificate
Non-Degree
American Ethnic Studies
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AMETH 160 - Introduction to American Ethnic Studies Credits: 3
This course introduces students to the major concepts related to ethnicity and to some of the major American ethnic groups.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S. -
AMETH 300 - Intercultural Competence in Institutions Credits: 3
Prepares students to understand and appreciate America’s race relations and its diverse histories. Emphasis on implementing cultural competency in various social settings.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Human Diversity within the U.S.
Historical Perspectives -
AMETH 351 - African American Perspectives Credits: 3
A critical examination of African American experience in the context of U.S. society and institutions. The analysis will consider the interrelationships between and among various African American groups and “mainstream” America, and their corresponding nationalities and regions of origin.
Note
Repeatable.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S. -
AMETH 352 - American Indian Perspectives Credits: 3
A critical examination of American Indian experience in the context of U.S. society and institutions. The analysis will consider the interrelationships between and among various American Indians and “mainstream” America, American Indian nations and/or tribes.
Note
Repeatable.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S. -
AMETH 353 - Latina/o Perspectives Credits: 3
A critical examination of U.S. Latina/o experience in the context of American society and institutions. The analysis will consider the interrelationships between and among various Latina/o groups, “mainstream” America, and their corresponding nationalities and regions of origins.
Note
Repeatable.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S. -
AMETH 354 - Asian American Perspectives Credits: 3
A critical examination of Asian American experience in the context of U.S. society and institutions. The analysis will consider the interrelationships between and among various Asian American groups, “mainstream” America, and their corresponding nationalities and regions of origin.
Note
Repeatable.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Historical Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S. -
AMETH 370 - Politics of Women of Color Credits: 3
Explores the coalitional politics of women of color from its earliest formation as the “Third World Women’s Alliance” in the 1960s to its manifestation in present-day movements like “Incite! Women of Color Against Violence.”
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
Human Diversity within the U.S. -
AMETH 450 - Comparative Ethnic Studies Credits: 3
Provides a comparative framework for understanding both the specificities within and the differences between the situations of racially marginalized groups in the U.S. and beyond.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Global Issues and Perspectives
Human Diversity within the U.S. -
AMETH 460 - Independent Reading and Research in American Ethnic Studies Credits: 1-3
Guided reading and research on a specific topic of student interest, leading to preparation of a research paper or creative work.
Note
May be repeated.
Topic and credit to be arranged.
Requisites
Prerequisite: AMETH 160, at least one other American ethnic studies course and permission of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Human Diversity within the U.S.
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AMETH 461 - Transformative Thought Credits: 3
Engages a range of advanced theories and critical concepts in American Ethnic Studies, including the intersections of race, ethnicity, gender, class, indigeneity, (dis)ability, citizenship, and sexuality.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
Human Diversity within the U.S. -
AMETH 499 - Senior Research Project in American Ethnic Studies Credits: 3
Guided research in American ethnic studies. Students prepare a research paper on a relevant subject of their choice. Each student is responsible for arranging to work with a member of the American ethnic studies faculty.
Requisites
Prerequisite: AMETH 160.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
Human Diversity within the U.S. -
AMETH 501 - Recitation Leadership Credits: 1-3
Integrative review of concepts in American ethnic studies under faculty supervision. Preparation for leading discussions, workshops and reviews in American ethnic studies. Students attend two lecture sessions per week concurrent with AMETH 160, one additional seminar session focused on planning and preparation for recitations, and are responsible for leading discussions in one or more recitation sections in AMETH 160 per week.
Note
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
Human Diversity within the U.S. -
AMETH 550 - Practicing Social Justice Credits: 3
Students engage in a praxis-based social justice project with an organization, program, creative movement, or research project that engages and supports underrepresented communities. Students enhance their practical experience in ethnic studies by participating in an internship, or doing social justice performance art, or engaging in participatory action research, or conducting intercultural competence training.
Requisites
Prerequisite: AMETH 160.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Human Diversity within the U.S.
Social Sciences -
AMETH 556 - Multicultural Psychology Credits: 3
To introduce and familiarize students with the concept of multicultural.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
Human Diversity within the U.S. -
AMETH 560 - Topics in American Ethnic Studies Credits: 1-4
Selected topics of special interest in American Ethnic Studies.
Note
Repeatable with change of topic. Topic and credit to be arranged.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Human Diversity within the U.S.
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AMETH 660 - Independent Reading and Research in American Ethnic Studies Credits: 1-3
Advanced guided reading and research on a specific topic of student interest, leading to preparation of a research paper or creative work.
Note
Repeatable.
Topic and credit to be arranged.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing and permission of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Human Diversity within the U.S.
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AMETH 700 - Advanced Topics in American Ethnic Studies Credits: 3
Provides students the opportunity to investigate topics in American Ethnic Studies that enable greater depth and complexity of understanding of field’s methodological approaches and specializations.
Note
Repeatable.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
Human Diversity within the U.S.
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