New Course - Multiracial Multiethnic Experience Ethnic Studies Program University of Oregon
Spring Term MW 12-1:20pm Undergraduate and Graduate credit
Instructor: Anselmo Villanueva, Ph.D. anselmo.villanueva@gmail.com 541.485.1755 x202
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will focus on the multiracial multiethnic experience in
the United States, with particular emphasis on the Northwest. This
course will provide students with a framework to understand this
experience. The course will cover the history and background of the
mixed experience, anti-miscegenation laws and practices, research,
identity models, resources, and case studies.
Traditionally, the multiracial experience has been defined as "Black"
and "White" – people, relationships, and marriages that have been
between White and African American people. This course will also
include the experiences of multiple relationships and people, such as
Asian and Latino, Black and Asian, and so on.
Students will develop a broad understanding of the multiracial
multiethnic experience. In the process, students will also have the
opportunity to examine their own culture, ethnic identity, background,
attitudes, and beliefs.
GOALS and OUTCOMES
- Students will examine their own cultural and ethnic identity.
- Students will learn about the history and background of the mixed race experience.
- Students will appreciate the uniqueness of the multiethnic population.
- Students will understand the importance of learning about this growing population.
- Students will be exposed to resources and research related to this population.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
New Course - Multiracial Multiethnic Experience Ethnic Studies Program University of Oregon
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