Minority Studies Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course
SOCI-2319-005 Minority Studies
Prerequisites
RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills
Course Description
This course studies minority-majority group relations, addressing their historical, cultural, social, economic and institutional development in the United States. Both sociological and social psychological levels of analysis will be employed to discuss issues including experiences of minority groups within the context of their cultural heritage and tradition, as well as that of the dominant culture. Core concepts to be examined include (but are not limited to) social inequality, dominance/subordination, prejudice and discrimination. Particular minority groups discussed may include those based on poverty, race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or religion.
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(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
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On Campus Course
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Students must have access to a reliable computer to do their assignments. The library on Campus has computers to use if you need them.
Access to some word processing software, such as MS Word (preferred). Internet access is a must.
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In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Expected Student Behavior
1. Come to Class prepared.
2. Listen when others are speaking.
3. Avoid side conversations. They are distracting to me and to others who sit close by.
4. Arrive on time for class and stay for the whole class
5. Take care of personal needs before class. Movement about the room is disrupting. If this poses a problem for you please talk to me.
6. Do not bring food or drinks into the classroom.
7. Cell phones should be turned off before class begins. If you feel that you have a reason for an exception, please speak to me.
8. If I find you sleeping, "resting", I will tap you on your arm and you are leaving for the rest of the class.
9. Cheating or Plagiarism will not be tolerated and will result in an 'F' for the course, not a 'W'.
Grading Criteria
Many methods will be used to help the student develop his or her critical thinking skills, as well as demonstrate these through communication skills (both verbal and written). Class participation is expected; however corresponding points are given based from the students participation in classroom discussions and activities. The class will use activities and assignments as well as examinations to measure a student's success in understanding and applying the course content.
GRADING CRITERIA/GRADE SCALE: This does not include the extra credit assignments.
750 – 675 = A; 674 - 600 = B; 599 - 525 = C; 524 - 450= D; 449 down = F.
EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENT:
1. Write a 1 page paper over what you learned from the Just The Basics Please! Book 1 Money - see handout.
2. Critical Movie Review – see handout
Attendance
Class participation and attendance is expected; however corresponding points are given based from the students participation in classroom discussions and activities.
Calendar
****The instructor reserves the right to modify this syllabus if circumstances warrant****
We do not do chapter 5.
ALL ASSIGNMENTS (PAPERS) MUST BE SUBMITTED IN .rtf or .docx.
DO NOT submit papers in .pages, .zip, .odt, .wps or any other format. I will NOT send you an email telling you to resubmit your paper because I cannot open it.
I can open .rtf and .docx on any computer.
IF you submit a paper in a format I cannot open, and you don’t catch your mistake, you will receive a 0 for that assignment.
****The instructor reserves the right to modify this syllabus if circumstances warrant****
We do not cover chapter 5.
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DATE |
Topic/Assignment |
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January 24 |
Course Overview/Syllabus/Blackboard review |
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January 31 |
Chapter 1: Exploring Race and Ethnicity |
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February 7 |
Chapter 2: Prejudice |
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February 14 |
Chapter 3: Discrimination |
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February 21 |
Chapter 4: Immigration |
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February 28 |
Chapter 6: Native Americans |
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March 7 |
"Outside Class" assignment (40 pts) |
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March 14 |
SPRING BREAK |
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March 21 |
Chapter 7: The Making of African Americans in a White America and Discussion |
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March 28 |
Chapter 8: African Americans Today |
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April 4 |
Chapter 9: Hispanic Americans |
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April 11 |
Chapter 10: Mexican Americans and Puerto Ricans |
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April 18 |
Chapter 11: Muslim and Arab Americans: Diverse Minorities |
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April 24 |
Last Day to Withdraw from Class |
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April 25 |
Chapter 12: Asian Americans: Growth and Diversity Chapter 13: Chinese Americans and Japanese Americans |
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May 2 |
Chapter 14: Jewish Americans: Quest to Maintain Identity and Discussion |
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May 9 |
Chapter 15: Women: The Oppressed Minority |
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May 12 |
Week of Finals |
Additional Information
****The instructor reserves the right to modify this syllabus if circumstances warrant****
All communication with me should be done through the Class email link. My responses to you will be found in your AC gmail account. It is recommended that you check your AC gmail on a regular basis. All College emails are sent to you AC Gmail Account. If you do not know how to access it - call the AC help desk - 371-5000.
Syllabus Created on:
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Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM