SOCY 2543: Racial and Ethnic Relations

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Subject:
Sociology
Credit hours: 3 Lecture hours: 3 Lab hours: 0
PCS code (Local ID):
Baccalaureate/Transfer
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Course Description

This course is a comparative analysis of racial and ethnic groups; examining elements of group identity, social movements, government policy, individual and institutional discrimination, and related social problems.

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s)

Appropriate assessment score or completion/concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1422 with a grade of C or better

IAI Number
S7-903D
IAI Title
Racial & Ethnic Relations
Topical Outline
  1. Exploring Race and Ethnicity
  2. Prejudice
  3. Discrimination
  4. South Africa
  5. Immigration
  6. Ethnicity and Whiteness
  7. Native Americans
  8. African Americans
  9. Hispanic/Latinx
  10. Asian Americans
  11. Muslim/ Arab Americans
  12. Jewish Americans
  13. Overcoming Exclusion

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a familiarity with sociological concepts relevant to the study of race and ethnicity.
  • Illustrate the ability to apply the major sociological perspectives to issues of race and ethnicity.
  • Utilize social science research methods.
  • Analyze social science journal articles.
  • Critique various responses to social problems related to race and ethnicity.