The approach is rhetorical and focuses on the ways in which statements are made and the effect they may have on the immediate audience and beyond. 3 cr This course will survey the historical development of the Afro-American Family from Africa to modern times. Other important social and economic forces will be illuminated to assess their impact. The latest body of literature, models, paradigms, hypotheses, and statistical findings will be critically examined to enhance understanding of modern day Black Family premarital and marital relations, adaptive patterns, and dislocations. American Indian Studies deals with the history and traditions of Native Americans.
Special attention is given to current issues and events relevant to conditions in Wisconsin today.
An interdisciplinary introduction to the history, literature, art, and religion of Native Americans designed for students seeking a basic understanding of American Indians. Emphasis will be given to the contemporary scene. Chicano Studies provides the student with an opportunity to study the role of the Chicano in, and his relationship to, United States society in general. These courses serve to broaden perceptions of the origins, conditions, and experiences of Hispanics by exploring their social and philosophical values. 3 cr Identifies and interprets internal and external cultural experiences converging to form the present day Chicano.