Critical Ethnic Studies Seminar are in-depth experiences in the study of multiculturalism and cultural diversity in American society and in societies that have impacted American society. Courses expose students to and inform students about the contributions of African Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans and Latinos to American culture, history, and society.COURSE DESCRIPTIONThis is a literature course that investigates current speculative fiction, science fiction and fantasy by writers of color. We will be reading Afro-Futurism novels as well as short stories by writers of color across the world. Students will discuss the work as it relates to current issues of power relationships, ethnicity and class, and climate justice and then craft their own stories which look at the social and political constructs of a universe that consciously includes diverse cultures and possibly alien species and engages a political, social, or scientific issue. The students will create a future world in text and graphics which considers architectural changes, ecological adaptions, political progressions, and population changes. Issues of race, culture, language, and definitions of humanity will be addressed.

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