College of Arts and Sciences Ethnic Studies
 



Ethnic Studies

Ethnic identity has been integral to the formation of group consciousness, producing common meaning through shared language, religious traditions, and family history. At the same time, colonialism, slavery, and genocide have been intertwined with the construction of racial and ethnic categories. In order to recognize both the positive and negative aspects of ethnic identity, as well as heed the significance of transnational migrations in the creation of diasporic identities, we focus our program on five themes: 1) diaspora, 2) colonialism, 3) slavery, 4) genocide, and 5) community formation. We explore these and related topics as they intersect with gender, sexuality, class, and nation, fostering an interdisciplinary approach that pulls together a variety of historical, social, and cultural perspectives.

Classes in Ethnic Studies Fall 2008

Classes in Ethnic Studies Spring 2009

Below are links to departments that offer courses for the Ethnic Studies Program.

Location: Miller Center for Arts & Humanities, 3rd floor

Phone:(503) 768-7378

Fax: (503) 768-7379

E-mail: hugg@lclark.edu

Director: Elliott Young, Associate Professor of History, History Department

UPCOMING EVENTS

Ray Warren Multicultural Symposium: Landscapes of Migration
Wednesday, Nov. 12-Friday, Nov. 14, 2008

Indigenous Ways of Knowing Conference, Nov. 18-19, Templeton, see http://www.lclark. edu/~iwok/main.htm for more information