Ethnic Dress in a Global Context Minor
The Ethnic Dress in a Global Context minor teaches students to have a better sociological understanding of various types of ethnic dress, which is a widely shared term in anthropology/sociology, and related styles (clothes, textiles, jewelry, accessories, hairstyles, and tattoos among others) that are still worn today around the world. Students examine what constitutes cultural appropriation and which/what ideas can be borrowed from ethnic dress/traditions and applied to designs, merchandising, or advertising in culturally/socially acceptable ways. Through dress, students also explore the history, values, customs, and beliefs of different cultures in multilayered global contexts, such as social, economic, political, and religious dimensions.
The following requirements below are intended for students beginning fall 2024.
To declare your minor, please speak to your academic advisor for assistance.
Minor Coordinator:
Yuniya Kawamura
yuniya_kawamura@fitnyc.edu
| Required Course: | ||
| SS 374 | Cross-Cultural Studies | 3 |
| Choose Four (4) From the Following Courses | ||
| HA 118 | Introduction to Fashion History: Materials, Motifs & Meanings | 3 |
| HA 204 | History of East Asian Dress | 3 |
| HA 237 | Global Fashion: Ancient Origins to Modern Styles | 3 |
| HA 239 | The History of African Textiles and Fashion | 3 |
| HA 342 | History of Textile Design | 3 |
| HA 383 | Art of the Silk Road: Cross-Cultural Encounters (Honors) | 3 |
| HI 209 | Fashion and Slavery | 3 |
| SS 277 | Ethnicity, Dress, and World Culture | 3 |
| SS 301 | Luxury: A Socio-Cultural Perspective | 3 |
| SS 306 | Kimono and Fashion: A Socio-Cultural Perspective | 3 |
| SS 309 | Tattoos and Body Modification | 3 |
| SS 313 | Cultural Awareness, Design Responsibility, and the Law | 3 |
*Semesterly course offerings are subject to change.