PURPOSE: The purpose of this requirement is to introduce students to the historical, cultural, literary, or social traditions of the United States as these have been made manifest through the experience of different groups who have shaped the nation. The requirement attempts to help prepare students for responsible citizen-ship and leadership in the United States.
STUDENT OUTCOMES: Students should attain a level of critical and informed familiarity with American civilization that enables them to function responsibly as informed citizens of the United States. They should be able to think and to write critically about the North American historical, cultural, literary, or social traditions. Third, they should be able to engage both disciplinary and interdisciplinary methodologies in the study of the United States.
COURSE: One course from Core United States courses.
Anthropology
86 Native American Cultures
146 Perspectives on the Spanish and Native American Experience
157 Family and Kinship
Art History
46 Introduction to African American Art
66 African American Art History
140 Chicano/a Art
141 Native American Art
144 Art of the U.S. to 1913
145 Art of the U.S. from 1913
147 African American Women in the Visual Arts
148 African Americans and Photography
183 Contemporary Art
Communication
147A The News Media
170A Communication, Law, and Responsibility
Dance
62/162 African American Dance History
Economics
119 American Economic History
136 20th-Century Economic History
English
30 Studies in American Literature-
31 Survey of American Literature I
32 Survey of American Literature II
35 African American Literature
36 Chicano Literature
37 Native American Literature
38 Asian American Literature I
39 Multicultural Literature of the United States
67 Gay and Lesbian Literature I
69 Literature by Women Writers of Color
130 Slavery and Mastery in the Literary Imagination
131 Studies in Early American Literature
132 Studies in 19th-Century American Literature
133 Studies in Modern American Literature
134 Studies in Contemporary American Literature
135 American Novel I
137 American Poetry I
138 American Poetry II
140 Chicano Literature II
155 Asian American Literature II
158 Studies in Native American Literature II
192 American theater from the Black Perspective
Environmental Studies
120 Introduction to Environmental Law and Regulation in the U.S.
122 U.S. Environmental Policy
Ethnic Studies
5 Introduction to the Study of Race and Ethnicity in the U.S.
10 Introduction to Native American Studies
20 Introduction to Chicano Studies
30 Introduction to African American Studies
31 Introduction to African American Art
40 Introduction to Asian American Studies
50 Introduction to Filipino American Studies
55 Cross-Racial Electoral Politics
96 Race, Gender, and Culture in the U.S. Through Film
121 Chicana/Chicano Families
125 Latinas/Latinos in the U.S.
134 Black Social Movements in the United States
141 Asian American Women
142 Asian American Communities
154 Women of Color in the United States
155 Racism in the U.S.
History
7 U.S.: Colonies and Constitution
8 U.S.: The 19th Century
9 U.S.: The 20th Century
81 Chicanos in the Southwest
84 Women in American Society
85 Introduction to United States Environmental History
170 Revolution, Confederation, Constitution
172 The Union in Crisis
173 The Modern Era: 1920-1960
176 Social Movements in 20th-Century America
177 Gays and Lesbians in United States History
180 Native Americans of the United States
181 American Women Since 1900
182 Sex and the Family in America
183 American Capitalism
184 Historical Geography of the United States
187 The American West
Management
169 Business and Public Policy
Music
20 Music in American Culture I
21 Music in American Culture II
71 Music in American Cultures
79 Music in American Cultures II
164 History of the American Musical Theater
Political Science
1 Introduction to United States Politics
153 U.S. Minority Politics
154 Women and Politics
Religious Studies
TESP 65 U.S. Hispanic Theology
TESP 127 Black Theology in the United States
TESP 160 American Religious Ethics
RSOC 51 Religion in America
RSOC 111 Inventing Religion in America
RSOC 160 U.S. Catholics in American Culture
RSOC 164 Religion, Race and Ethnicity in America
RSOC 176 Religion in the Making of American Identities
RSOC 184 Race and Religion in the U.S./Theological Reflections on Black Suffering
Sociology
33 Social Problems in the United States
132 Social Stratification
140 Urban Sociology and Social Conflict
148 Diversity Issues in Contemporary American Organizations
149 Business, Technology, and Society
150 Ethnic Enterprises
152 Women and Men in the Workplace
153 Race, Class, and Gender in the United States
157 Family and Kinship
172 Management of Health Care Organizations
175 Race and Inequality
176 Elder Law
Spanish
133 Mexican American Literature Theatre
Theater
119 Modern American Theatre History
165 History of American Musical Theatre
Women’s Studies
50 Introduction to Women's & Gender Studies
The quarterly Schedule of Classes provides a comprehensive list of those courses offered in a particular quarter that meet this requirement.
