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 Department:    ETHNC

 Course #:    201

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    050202

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Study of theories used for explaining ethnic minority relations in American society. Includes study of prejudice, discrimination, racism, ethnocentrism, and cultural patterns.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a "C" or higher (or placement into ENGL& 101).

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Social Sciences  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Better understand prejudice, discrimination, racism, ethnocentrism, cultural patterns and how they may apply to race, religion, language and culture.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Think

Definition: Think analytically, logically, creatively, and reflectively.

Engage

Definition: Interact with humans and the environment informed by an understanding of equity.

Course Contents

1. Patterns of racial interactions
2. Stratification
3. Minority adaptations to dominated status
4. Minority groups achieving positive status