BSc in Ethnic Studies in Eugene United States | University of Oregon

Our department examines how race intersects with various social factors such as gender, class, sexuality, migration, indigenous identity, and colonial legacies. Together with students, we explore and challenge manifestations of white supremacy across different historical periods and contemporary contexts. Our scope extends beyond U.S. racial dynamics to include global migrations and diasporas shaped by the transatlantic slave trade, colonial settlements, and modern globalization.
Graduates of this program will achieve the following learning outcomes:
Comprehend how race and ethnicity relate to power structures and social inequality, particularly through their intersections with class, gender, immigration, indigenous rights, and sexual identity, Articulate the historical and current mechanisms of white dominance and supremacist ideologies that establish legal, economic, social, and political hierarchies across racial and ethnic communities, Demonstrate knowledge of racial formation processes for at least two U.S. populations (with relevant transnational contexts) selected from Native American, African American/Black, Chicano/Latino, Asian American, or Pacific Islander communities, Evaluate both conflicts and collaborative efforts in building solidarity among different racial groups, Interpret cultural works created by and about communities of color, particularly as these expressions engage with power dynamics.