Ethnic American Literatures Minor

Drawing on classes from ethnic studies, Native American studies, and English, this interdisciplinary minor provides the opportunity to study the diverse literatures of multi-ethnic American writers. Students gain an understanding of the comparative histories, cultures, and resistance movements of ethnic groups in the U.S. This minor can be particularly useful for those planning careers in teaching, social work, business, law, journalism, and community development.

Contact Information

Department of English
(707) 826-3758
english@humboldt.edu

Requirements for the Minor (15 Units)

Introduction

Complete one course.

ES 105 - Introduction to U.S. Ethnic Studies Units: 3
ES 308 - Multi-Ethnic Resistance in the U.S. Units: 3

Literature and Culture

Complete one of the following courses, plus an additional 8 units of approved elective courses.

ENGL 336 - U.S. Writers of Color Units: 4
ES 336 - U.S. Writers of Color Units: 4
WS 336 - U.S. Writers of Color Units: 4

Approved Elective Courses

Consult with the advisor for approval of special topics courses not on this list.

ENGL 232 - U.S. Literature and Social Change Units: 4
ENGL 308B - Gender and Literature Units: 3
ENGL 308C - Gender and Literature Units: 3
ENGL 330 - Topics in Literatures of the Americas Units: 4 [depending on topic; consult advisor]
ENGL 410 - Topics in Queer and Trans Studies Units: 4 [depending on topic; consult advisor]
ENGL 465B - Multicultural Issues in Literature/Languages Units: 4 [depending on topic; consult advisor]
ENGL 465C - Multicultural Issues in Literature/Languages Units: 4 [depending on topic; consult advisor]
ENGL 471 - Literatures of Body, Environment, World-Building Units: 4 [depending on topic; consult advisor]
ES 107 - Chican@/Latinx Lives Units: 3
ES 202 - Hip Hop and the Black Experience Units: 3
ES 314 - Chicano Culture and Society in America Units: 3
ES 303 - From Civil Rights, Black Power to Black Lives Matter Units: 3
ES 301 - Media and the Politics of Representation Units: 4
ES 336 - U.S. Writers of Color Units: 4 [topics vary; may be repeated]
ENGL 336 - U.S. Writers of Color Units: 4 [topics vary; may be repeated]
NAS 301W - Native American Literature Units: 3 [topics vary; may be repeated]
NAS 302W - Oral Literature and Oral Tradition Units: 3
WS 107 - Women, Narrative, History Units: 3
WS 370 - Queer Women’s Lives Units: 3-4