SOCY 2543: Racial and Ethnic Relations

Subject
Credit Hours 3.0 Lecture Hours 3.0 Lab Hours 0.0
Type of Credit
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. 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