POL 372 - United States Ethnic History

Semester Hours: 3
The varied experiences and accomplishments of American ethnic groups from the pre-Colonial Period to the present. Through the study of each separate history, students will improve their understanding of the rich cultural mosaic that makes up the United States. The struggles for self empowerment of ethnic peoples in response to the following issues: extermination, domination, slavery, immigration, assimilation, integration, and multiculturalism. The chief focus groups are Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, African Americans, and Southeastern European Americans.

Pre-requisites: HIS 102 - World History II, or HIS 111 - United States History I, or HIS 112 - United States History II or consent.

Offered: Spring, odd years.