SOCY 2010 - Cultural Diversity and Racism

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

Sociology

Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

3 Credit(s)
Sociological exploration of American racial and ethnic groups. Emphasis placed on the social construction of race and ethnicity, patterns of intergroup contact. Historical comparative analysis of selected groups with emphasis on economic, political and structural inequalities. Please note outcomes are written to OBR standards using OBR language. Ohio Articulation Number OSS 050 Race and Ethnicity . This course also meets the requirements for OTM in Social and Behavioral Sciences TMSBS. UG OSS024

3 Lecture Hour(s);

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence	Intercultural Knowledge and Competence VALUE rubric, based upon Diversity Experience Project –assessed at the end of the term
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Distinguish between social differentiation and social stratification.	Discussion, class activities, and/or exam questions (weeks 1-3). Ongoing assessments and activities throughout the term as inequalities are covered.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the social construction of privilege and inequality by race and ethnicity throughout the history of the United States	Discussion, class activities, writing assignment, and/or exam questions (weeks 1-3). Ongoing assignments, activities, and exam questions as privilege and inequality are covered for different racial and ethnic groups.
3. Analyze the sociological perspective and theories of racial and ethnic group relationships in the United States.	Discussion, class activities, writing assignment, and/or exam questions (weeks 3-5).
4. Explain the variability in the experiences of selected racial and ethnic groups, as well as migration patterns and behaviors in the United States.	Discussion, class activities, writing assignment, and/or exam questions as different groups are covered throughout the term (weeks 2-14). Diversity Experience Project (at the end of the term).
5. Examine the changing nature of societal reactions to and intersectionality of racial and ethnic diversity.	Discussion, class activities, writing assignment, and/or exam questions as different groups are covered throughout the term (weeks 2-15).
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of prejudices, stereotypes, discrimination, racism, and media representations on racial and ethnic groups.	Discussion, class activities, writing assignment, and/or exam questions as different groups are covered throughout the term (weeks 2-15).
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the social, economic, and political implications of changing national and global demographics.	Discussion, class activities, writing assignment, and/or exam questions toward the end of the term (weeks 12-16).

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.* Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal.

*Inclusive of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation,

Standard NCSC Course Policies
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