SOC 130 - American Diversity

5 Credits

Critical exploration of the personal and social dimensions of diversity in American society, including but not limited to race, class, gender and sexual orientation. Presented through lectures, class discussions, interactive exercises and guest speakers.

Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Evening, Online
Fall Online
Winter Online
Spring Day, Online

Designed to Serve General interest students with reading and organization ability. Students who have an emphasis in sociology and students need diversity and globalism credits.
Active Date 2014-05-20

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA

Diversity & Globalism
Social Science Area II

Course Outline
I. Basic Concepts in the Study of Diversity (prejudice, discrimination, stereotypes, culture, etc.) II. Theoretical Perspectives (assimilation, pluralism, functionalism, conflict, etc.) III. Overview of Cultural groups (including different racial/ethnic groups, gender, class, and sexual orientation) IV. Future of Diversity (current political movements, affirmative action, social change, etc.) V. Personal Development (cultural competence, discussion of what to do now, building alliances for pursuit of social justice)

Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate cultural competence by displaying an awareness of the socio-historical realities of different cultural groups

Demonstrate the ability to think critically about the complexities of social oppression

Be able to communicate (orally and in writing) the role that social justice work plays toward fostering a more egalitarian society