New ES Topic in Spring 2026: Los Angeles: Race, Culture, and Urbanization

ES 470: Los Angeles: Race, Culture, and Urbanization Spring 2026 Course Information

ES 470: Los Angeles: Race, Culture, and Urbanization offered in Spring 2026

The Ethnic Studies Department is offering a new topic in Spring 2026!

ES 470: Los Angeles: Race, Culture, and Urbanization introduces students to the philosophical and historical study of urbanization in southern California. By looking at the work of such varied figures as Chester Himes, Raul Villa, and Henri Lefebvre we will take an approach that highlights the conceptual richness of urban everyday life. 

This course will be led by Dr. Gabriel Soldatenko, gsoldate@calpoly.edu, Associate Professor of Ethnic Studies at Cal Poly. Please contact Dr. Soldatenko if you have any questions about the course.