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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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SOCI 245 - Cultural Diversity
PREREQUISITES: SOCI 111 - Introduction to Sociology and ENGL 111 - English Composition
PROGRAM: Social Sciences
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2018
Surveys multiple dimensions of diversity and social stratification in the United States, including race, ethnicity, age, class, physical ability, religion, gender, and sexuality. The social impact of the cultural integration of these groups will be introduced.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Analyze the perspectives and values of diverse cultural groups in the United States.
- Define diversity in terms other than race and ethnicity.
- Identify and understand key terms, definitions, and concepts used to analyze race, ethnicity, class, gender, religion, sexual orientation, language, and physical abilities/disabilities.
- Identify and define various forms of stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination.
- Analyze issues related to diversity from more than one viewpoint.
- Develop an historical understanding of the causes of stratification in the United States.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Racism
- Xenophobia
- Religion
- Cultural relativism
- Language
- Multiculturalism
- Ethnocentrism
- Pluralism
- Privilege
- Ethnic, racial, and regional groups
- Power
- Heterosexism
- Sexism
- Social construction of race
- Ageism
- Physical and learning disabilities (Ableism)
- Oppression
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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