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. IAI: S7 903D.
Prerequisite(s)
Appropriate assessment score or ENGL 1422 with a grade of C or better - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
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.
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
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