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MESSAGE	SCHEDULE	ISSUES	TEXTS	FILMS
GRADING	EXTRA CREDIT	WEB STEREOTYPING	EXAMS

GOALS:

The focus of this course will be on the experience of minority groups in the United States. Lecture and texts will explore the concepts of ethnicity, ethnocentrism, stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination and bigotry in the context of American society. Students will be expected to read the assigned chapters in the texts before they are covered in class. Assigned readings for each week are indicated in the schedule. This course is to help students understand the issues around ethnic membership in American

Student Learning Outcomes:

Develop an understanding of the problems and implications of the United States as a multicultural, pluralistic society.

Learn to apply a holistic/integrated approach to current social problems on a local, regional and global level.

Appreciate the way social groups and structures influence individual behavior and the way individual behavior influences social groups and structures.

Show growth in the ability to think critically concerning important issues facing our society and societies in a glob al perspective

Demonstrate the writing skills necessary to communicate effectively in their work.

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This course requires classroom participation.  Students will be expected to arrive on time for class, to answer questions and participate in discussion and to attend regularly.  Course evaluations.
 
 

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