Liberal Arts Ethnic Studies - Colorado State University - Fort Collins

Liberal Arts Ethnic Studies from Colorado State University - Fort Collins is a Campus Bachelor Area Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Liberal arts majors can select the liberal arts major with a concentration in ethnic studies . Learning Outcomes Students will demonstrate the following skills: Writing effectively about the knowledge and perspectives of their field of study, including 1) organization in a manner that aids the readers' comprehension as well as the writer's purpose; 2) use of accepted grammatical form, spelling, and punctuation; 3) use of language in a style that is appropriate to the writer's purpose; 4) effective support of claims; and 5) clear citation of information sources. Speaking effectively, including 1) creation of a logically constructed message; 2) adaptation of that message to a particular audience; 3) use of accepted grammatical forms of standard American English dialect; 4) use of appropriate and engaging language; and 5) use of effective delivery skills. Thinking critically about contemporary issues, particularly within their field of study, including 1) description of a policy, position, or artifact; 2) analysis of the policy position or artifact by identifying issues or articulating and then applying a critical framework/ perspective; and 3) clear articulation and support of conclusions based on that analysis/identification of issues. Potential Occupations Graduates in liberal arts apply their education in a wide variety of careers including public policy, artistic production, mass media, engineering, law, city planning, business, information systems, international business, journalism, publishing, education, sales and marketing, management and administration, government, communications, museum work, entertainment, foreign service, and many others. Some enter graduate and professional schools for more specialized study. To enhance their career opportunities, majors are encouraged to participate in paid or volunteer work or internship opportunities. Ethnic Studies Concentration The ethnic studies concentration offers an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to develop critical skills and understanding of the histories and cultures of African Americans, Asian/Pacific Americans, Chicana/o and Latina/o, and indigenous peoples or Natives in the United States. Courses examine the local, national, global, and comparative contexts of racial and ethnic formation, community formation, culture, migration, and intergroup conflicts. The program emphasizes an understanding of the intersecting dynamics of race, ethnicity, gender , class, and nation. View more details on Colorado State University - Fort Collins, CO . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Area Studies courses.