My research overview aims to answer the question; In what approaches do we create interdisciplinary modes and methods of research and pedagogy that operates as anti-racist, and in general, anti-oppressive systems of teaching and epistemological reciprocation as the foundation of institutional transformation?
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African American Studies, Black Studies, Africana Studies, Audio Intersectionality, Intersectionality, Black Feminism, Black Womanist, Women of Color Feminisms, Queer of Color Critique, Transgender of Color Studies, Anti-Racism, Black Performance Studies, Musicology, Ethnomusicology, Black Avant-Garde, Hip Hop Studies, Fugitive Pedagogy, Experimental DJing, Turntablism
ETHN 1022 - Introduction to Africana Studies
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Fall 2019 / Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
Overview of Africana studies as a field of investigation, its origins and history.
ETHN 2432 - African American History
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Spring 2019 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2023 / Summer 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024
Surveys African American history. Studies, interprets and analyzes major problems, issues and trends affecting African Americans from about 1600 to the present. Same as HIST 2437.
ETHN 3024 - Introduction to Critical Sports Studies
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Spring 2018 / Summer 2019
Learn to think in an informed and critical way about sports in society. Examine the socio-cultural significance of sports as it relates to topics such as youth, social class, race/ethnicity, gender, identity, and intercollegiate athletics. Readings, class discussions, videos, and guest speakers will help expand our understanding of this important social phenomenon.
ETHN 3102 - Selected Topics in African American Studies
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Spring 2024
Intensive examination of a particular topic, theme, issue, or problem concerning the African American presence, as chosen by the instructor. Sample offerings could include African American Pop Culture, the Civil Rights Movement, or other African American issues. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours on different topics. Recommended prerequisite: ETHN 1022 or ETHN 2001.
ETHN 3201 - Social Justice, Leadership and Community Engagement Internships
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Spring 2024
Focuses on leadership theories and skills necessary for effectiveness in social justice settings. Students gain understanding of traditional and culturally diverse approaches to leadership and change. Community service required. Recommended prerequisite: ETHN 2001. Same as INVS 3100.
ETHN 3212 - Introduction to Hip Hop Studies
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Summer 2018 / Fall 2018 / Spring 2020 / Summer 2020 / Fall 2020 / Summer 2021 / Fall 2021 / Summer 2022 / Spring 2023 / Fall 2023
Examines critical questions posed by hip hop culture. Accentuated in this course are hip hop's contributions to the political-economic, philosophical, and sociological study of race, racism, sexism and sexuality. Examines the ways in which hip hop, as a new social phenomenon, cultural force and aesthetic form, have influenced contemporary American and global culture. Recommended prerequisite: ETHN 1022 or ETHN 2001.
ETHN 3314 - Violence Against Women and Girls
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Spring 2021
Focuses on aspects of the victimization of women and girls that are "Gendered" - namely, sexual abuse and intimate partner abuse. Also explores the importance of race, class, and sexuality in gendered violence. Same as SOCY 3314 and WGST 3314.
ETHN 3501 - Theory/Methods/Writing in Ethnic Studies
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Fall 2023
Preparation for empirical inquiry in Ethnic Studies. Emphasizes philosophy of social science and cultural studies. Students engage rigorous, theoretical concepts to understand research methods. Prepares students for writing a lengthy, cogent research paper. Recommended prerequisite: ETHN 2001.
HIST 2437 - African American History
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Spring 2019
Surveys African American history. Studies, interprets and analyzes major problems, issues and trends affecting African Americans from about 1600 to the present. Same as ETHN 2432.
SOCY 3314 - Violence Against Women and Girls
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Spring 2021
Focuses on aspects of the victimization of women and girls that are "Gendered" - namely, sexual abuse and intimate partner abuse. Also explores the importance of race, class, and sexuality in gendered violence. Recommended prerequisite: SOCY 1016 or WGST 1016. Same as ETHN 3314 and WGST 3314.
WGST 3314 - Violence Against Women and Girls
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Spring 2021
Focuses on aspects of the victimization of women and girls that are "Gendered" - namely, sexual abuse and intimate partner abuse. Also explores the importance of race, class and sexuality in gendered violence. Recommended prerequisite: SOCY 1016 or WGST 1016. Same as ETHN 3314 and SOCY 3314.
