INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 105
Introduction to Multicultural Studies (5)
Students will develop a personal and historical understanding of issues related to race, social class, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities & culture; and how these issues are used in the distribution of power and privilege in the U.S. Previously IASTU 103. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGL 100 or placement into ENGL& 101. Student option grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 109
American Popular Music (5)
Historical, cultural, social and stylistic study of American popular idioms from their African and European roots to the present. Focus on contemporary styles such as early Rock and Roll, Folk, Blue Grass, Country-Western, Blues, Heavy Metal, Rap and Jazz. Key artists and their contributions will be discussed. The influence of various facets of the music industry will be examined. Dual listed as MUSC 109. Student option grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 109W
American Popular Music (5)
Historical, cultural, social and stylistic study of American popular idioms from their African and European roots to the present. Focus on contemporary styles such as early Rock and Roll from its roots, Folk, Blue Grass, Country-Western, Blues, Heavy Metal, Rap and Jazz. Key artists contributing to the various periods of development will be discussed. Various facets of the music industry will be examined to gauge its influence on musical taste and style. Extensive writing requirements. Recommendation: ENGL& 101. Dual listed as MUSC 109W. Student option grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 115
Contemporary Filipino-American History/Culture (5)
A course designed to develop an understanding of the contemporary Filipino-American history, values, social kinships, problems and survival strategies and recognize the contributions of Filipino-Americans in the development of U.S. society. Student option grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 119
Survey of American Indian Studies (5)
This course examines issues in American Indian Studies including native cultures, theories of American Indian origins, demographics, the formation of American Indian stereotypes, the resistance of Native peoples to racism and oppression, and contemporary issues (music, literature, health, etc.) Prerequisite: Concurrent or successful completion of ENGL& 101 recommended. Student option grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 206
History of Jazz (5)
Historical, cultural, social and stylistic study of jazz history fromAfrican and European roots to the present. Focus on beginnings in New Orleans to present day avant-garde. Emphasis on form, structure, social background and the contribution of Jazz to American music. Extensive writing requirements. Dual listed as MUSC 211W. Student option grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 206W
History of Jazz (5)
Historical, cultural, social and stylistic study of jazz history fromAfrican and European roots to the present. Focus on beginnings in New Orleans to present day avant-garde. Emphasis on form, structure, social background and the contribution of Jazz to American music. Extensive writing requirements. Recommendation: ENGL& 101. Dual listed as MUSC 211W. Student option grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 210
African Cultures (5)
Survey of ancient, medieval and modern peoples of Africa. Emphasis on social, religious, political institutions and contributions of Africans to World Culture. Student option grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 215
From Rhymes to Reason: The Culture of Hip Hop (5)
This course examines the culture of hip hop from its South Bronx (NYC) beginnings in the early 1970's to its globalization. Students explore the musical, visual, spoken word and literary elements of hip hop.Topics include the role of race, class, gender, politics, appropriation and commodification. Student Option Grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 215W
From Rhymes to Reason: The Culture of Hip Hop (5)
This course examines the culture of hip hop from its South Bronx (NYC) beginnings in the early 1970's to its globalization. Students explore the musical, visual, spoken word and literary elements of hip hop.Topics include the role of race, class, gender, politics, appropriationand commodification. Recommendation: ENGL& 101. Student Option Grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 218
American Environmental History (5)
This course examines shifting attitudes toward nature during various historical periods by studying how North Americans attached meanings to the physical world and how humans reshaped landscapes and developed environmental policies. Mandatory decimal grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 219
Native American History (5)
This course examines diverse American Indian histories from before European contact to the present. Emphasis is placed on Indian-European cultural interactions, US-Indian policy development, and the roles Natives played to ensure their survival and cultural integrity into the 21st century. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 AND 102 Strongly Recommended. Student option grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 220
Minority Literature (5)
Survey of American literature. Focus on major ethnic groups: Africans, Hispanics, Asian, American Indians. Course traces evolutions of the unique ethnic experiences which gave rise to the various forms of 20th century literature. Student option grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 220W
Minority Literature (5)
Survey of American literature. Focus on major ethnic groups: Africans, Hispanics, Asian, American Indians. Course traces evolutions of the unique ethnic experiences which gave rise to the various forms of 20th century literature. Recommendation ENGL& 101. Student option grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 234
Latin American Literature in Translation (5)
Latin American literature in translation with a particular emphasis on short stories and poetry. Specific authors studied will include Jorge Luis Borges, Octavio Paz, Sor Juana Inez de la Cruz, Julio Cortazar, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Pablo Neruda, Juan Rulfo, and others. Prerequisites: ENGL& 101, or equivalent with instructor permission. Dual listed as ENGL 257. Student option grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 234W
Latin American Literature in Translation (5)
Latin American literature in translation with a particular emphasis on short stories and poetry. Specific authors studied will include Jorge Luis Borges, Octavio Paz, Sor Juana Inez de la Cruz, Julio Cortazar, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Pablo Neruda, Juan Rulfo, and others. Prerequisites: ENGL& 101, or equivalent with instructor permission. Dual listed as ENGL 257W. Student option grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 245
History of American Immigration (5)
Survey of immigration to the United States from the era of colonization to the present. Examination of the process of immigration and adaptation to life in the United States, as well as reaction to immigrants by native-born Americans. Focus includes Asian, European, Latin American, and contemporary African immigrants. Dual listed as HIST 245. Prerequisites: Either concurrent or successful completion of ENGL& 101 is recommended. Mandatory decimal grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 246
African-Amer Hist:Ancient Africa to Reconstructi (5)
Survey of African Americans from the ancient African past to Reconstruction (1877). Emphasis on this people as an integral part of the growth and development of America. Focus on the heritage, struggles, social/political contributions and achievements. Previously IASTU 211. Dual listed as HIST 246. Transfers as a linked sequence course. Mandatory decimal grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 247
African-Amer History:Post Civil War to Present (5)
Historical experience of African Americans, post Civil War to present day. Especially pertinent to the subject, the Civil Rights movement will be a major focal point in review. Dual listed as HIST 247. Transfers as a linked sequence course. Previously IASTU 212.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 256
Northwest Native American History (5)
History of the Indians of the Oregon Territory (Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana to the Continental Divide), British Columbia, Albertaand Alaska. Includes history, culture, treaties and contemporary events from an Indian point of view. Dual listed as HIST 256. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101. Student option grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 256W
Northwest Native American History (5)
History of the Indians of the Oregon Territory (Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana to the Continental Divide), British Columbia, Albertaand Alaska. Includes history, culture, treaties and contemporary events from an Indian point of view. Dual listed as HIST 256. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101. Student option grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 270
Asian American Survey (5)
The study of Asian Americans in the United States from historical, cultural, economic, and sociological perspective. The emphasis will be on analyses of Asian American ethnic communities (primarily Japanese, Chinese, Filipinos, Korean, Vietnamese, and Pacific Islanders) and their social institutions, activities, and problems. Mandatory decimal grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 274
U.S. and Vietnam (5)
Examines Vietnam's history and America's involvement, policies and objectives in Vietnam; includes the effect of the Vietnam War on the United States. Dual listed as HIST 274. Mandatory decimal grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 277
Ethnic Urban Patterns (5)
Investigation of urban city environment. Examines gender, class andminority group issues in the urban setting. Utilizes principles of spatial organization to study the impact of services in cities to the identified group residents. Internal population patterns, land utilization, field research on applied urban problems will be explored. Duallisted as GEOG. 277. Previously IASTU 201. Student option grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 284
Gender, Race and Class (5)
This course explores the ways in which one's gender, race, class and sexual orientation affect access to, participation in, and treatment by a variety of social institutions. We study the legal system, education, and the media as well as actions to confront systems of oppression in the U.S. Dual listed as WOMEN 284. Student option grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 284W
Gender, Race and Class (5)
This course explores the ways in which one's gender, race, class and sexual orientation affect access to, participation in, and treatment by a variety of social institutions. We study the legal system, education, and the media as well as actions to confront systems of oppression in the U.S. Dual listed as WOMEN 284W. Student option grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 285
Gender, Violence and Social Change (5)
Study of current research and issues on the social, psychological, legal and political implications of gendered abuse, and instances when women are the majority of victims. Areas of study include child abuse, rape, domestic violence, and sexual harassment. Dual listed as WOMEN 285. Formerly Women and Abuse. Previously IASTU 282. Prerequisite: Recommend ENGL& 101. Student option grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 285W
Gender, Violence and Social Change (5)
Study of current research and issues on the social, psychological, legal and political implications of gendered abuse, and instances when women are the majority of victims. Areas of study include child abuse, rape, domestic violence, and sexual harassment. Dual listed as WOMEN 285. Formerly Women and Abuse. Previously IASTU 282W. Prerequisite: Recommend ENGL& 101. Student option grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 286
Women of Power (5)
Students will study the relationship between women and power. Topics include barriers to acquiring power, strategies for obtaining power and uses of power. Students will research several powerful women. Emphasis is on class discussion and collaboration. Open to women and men. Dual listed as WOMEN 286. Previously IASTU 283. Prerequisite: Recommend ENGL& 101. Student option grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 286W
Women of Power (5)
Students will study the relationship between women and power. Topics include barriers to acquiring power, strategies for obtaining power and uses of power. Students will research several powerful women. Emphasis is on class discussion and collaboration. Open to women and men. Dual listed as WOMEN 286. Previously IASTU 283W. Prerequisite: Recommend ENGL& 101. Student option grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 288
Sociology of Minority Groups (5)
Use of sociological theories and research to examine the current and historical issues confronting American ethnic and racial minority groups. The course evaluates the socio-cultural context of group environments. Explores both the history and sociological concepts of culture and mores unique to various groups. Course focuses on the assimilation of certain groups, on religious beliefs, status, biases, stereotypes, discrimination, prejudice, gender, class and minority and majority group relations past and present. Dual listed as SOC 288. Previously IASTU 202. Student option grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 288W
Sociology of Minority Groups (5)
Use of sociological theories and research to examine the current and historical issues confronting American ethnic and racial minority groups. The course evaluates the socio-cultural context of group environments. Explores both the history and sociological concepts of culture and mores unique to various groups. Course focuses on the assimilation of certain groups, on religious beliefs, status, biases, stereotypes, discrimination, prejudice, gender, class and minority and majority group relations past and present. Previously IASTU 202W. Dual listed asSOC 288W. Student option grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 291
Special Topics in Intra-American Studies (1)


INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 292
Special Topics in Intra-American Studies (2)


INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 293
Special Topics in Intra-American Studies (3)


INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 294
Special Topics in Intra-American Studies (4)


INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 295
Special Topics in Intra-American Studies (5)
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Intra-American Studies. Previously IASTU 285.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 295W
Special Topics in IASTU (5)
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Intra-American Studies. Previously IASTU 285W.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 297
Individual Project in IASTU (1)
Individual project in a specific area of Intra-American Studies. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students' educational and work experience. Student option grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 298
Individual Project in IASTU (2)
Individual project in a specific area of Intra-American Studies. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students' educational and work experience. Student option grading.

INTRA-AMERICAN STUDIES 299
Individual Project in IASTU (3)
Individual project in a specific area of Intra-American Studies. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students' educational and work experience. Student option grading.