ES 1700 Introduction to Genders and Sexualities in Communities of Color (4)
Critical study of the social construction of gender and sexuality in African American, Latino/a, Asian American, and Native American communities and contexts.

ES 3000 Ethnic Writers (4)
A critical examination of the novels of twentieth century minority American writers. Advanced principles of composition and style. Fulfills the University Writing Skills Requirement for students who began work on the present degree before Fall quarter 1985. Prerequisite: ENGL 1001 or equivalent. (Y)

ES 3202 Latino/a Writers (4)
The writings, literary topics, and especially the novels of twentieth century Chicano writers.

ES 3210 Latinas in the United States (4)
Examines historically, culturally, and theoretically the condition of Latinas in the United States.

ES 3243 Latino/a Perspectives in Film (4)
Film screenings, lectures, classroom discussions, and readings on the Latino/a experience and theory of cinema. Seminal works in the areas of documentary, narrative and experimental film; film as a reflection of the values of society.

ES 3430 Interracial Sex and Marriage (4)
Interracial sex and marriage in the U.S. through literature and film. Themes/images will be placed within a larger historical context of shifting attitudes about race and gender.

ES 3730 Women of Color Genders and Sexualities (4)
Critical examination of the multiple meanings of gender and sexuality to women of color in the US. May include discussion of lesbian and bisexual of color identities, reproductive politics, and safe-sex practices.

ES 3820 Race Matters (4)
A social discourse on race. Course will examine discussions of race by important American writers and scholars and the extent to which these dialogues inform critical cultural and social issues and policies on race and ethnicity.

ES 4300 Queer of Color Subjects and Critical Theory (4)
Examination of cultural and theoretical work constituting queer of color identities. Emphasis on queer theory and its precursors, including Freud and Foucault, in relation to people of color.