What You’ll Study in the Comparative Race and Ethnicity Studies Minor
Study the categories of race and ethnicity across academic fields with a comparative race and ethnicity studies (CRES) minor at Reed. Examine questions of race and ethnicity in anthropology, dance, English, history, music, religion, sociology, or theatre. Learn to recognize, analyze, and compare key theoretical frameworks.
Why Take Comparative Race and Ethnicity Studies Courses at Reed College?
Learn Discipline-Specific Theoretical Frameworks
Develop proficiency with theories and methods for studying race and ethnicity within given disciplines. Apply those theories and methods in CRES-designated courses to expand your expertise and strengthen your academic background.
Expand Your Knowledge and Build Community through the CRES Colloquium
The CRES program holds monthly events centered on the study of race and ethnicity. Expand on the offerings available through classes, help build a more anti-racist environment at Reed, and learn from faculty, students, and visiting speakers who share their research in a range of fields. All Reed community members are welcome.
Music and the Black Freedom Struggle
An interdisciplinary music course, taught by Reed Professor of Music Mark Burford, takes a close look at musical sound and performance from 1865–1945.
