Minority Studies Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Debra Avara (Curriculum Vitae)Office Hours
For online classes: All communication will be done through email. Email me THROUGH the class email USING THE LINK ON THE LEFT OF THE PAGE IN BLACKBOARD. (not the one listed above). This is the best way to contact me.
Emails should be done THROUGH the class email (not the one listed above). This IS the best way to contact me.
Course Information
Recording Policy
Disability Statement
Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.
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N/A
Student Withdrawal Procedures
N/A
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Course
SOCI-2319-004 Minority Studies
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: 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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Department Expectations
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Class Type
Online Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
ISBN 13: 9781256744375
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Supplies
\ 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
Student Performance
Students Rights and Responsibilities
Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesLog in using the AC Connect Portal
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 y ou 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
GRADING CRITERIA/GRADE SCALE: I drop one quiz. This does not include the extra credit assignment.
500 – 450 = A; 449 - 4400 = B; 399 - 349 = C; 300 - 250 = D; 349 down = F.
Throughout the class – you can calculate on your own where you stand. Take the points you could have up to that point and divide it by the points you DO have, - move the decimal over 2 and walla!
ALL QUIZZES ARE ONLINE.
EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENT:
1. Write a 1 page paper over what you learned from the Just The Basics Please! Book 1 Money, double space, 12 font. Worth 10 pts.
2. "Just the Basics Please! Book 2: Marriage and Sex", Deb Avara 2012. Write a 1 1/2 page, double spaced, 12 font, standard margin, paper regarding what you learned from this book. This paper is worth 20 points. This book can be downloaded from www.lulu.com to computer or as an ebook.
Attendance
\ This is an online class. You must be disciplined to keep the work up and on time. Assignments not turned in will receive a '0' for a grade.
\\ Makeup Policy: None – All quizzes are done ONLINE and ON TIME. I DO NOT turn quzzes back on. Do not wait until the last minute; something will go wrong (Murphy's Law!!). Excuses will not be accepted, sickness, weather, computer problems, work - it is your choice to take or to not take the quizzes.
Calendar
****The instructor reserves the right to modify this syllabus if circumstances warrant****
All quizzes are online. Check the calendar for due dates. Several weeks you have more than one assignment/chapter due. Be careful not to miss any!!
All quizzes are due by NOON on the date listed below, unless otherwise noted.
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.
| DUE DATE |
ASSIGNMENT |
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September 22nd |
Class Begins |
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October 2nd |
Chapter 1: Exploring Race and Ethnicity (Quiz) Chapter 2: Prejudice (Quiz) |
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October 9th |
Chapter 3: Discrimination (Quiz) Chapter 4: Immigration (Quiz) |
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October 16th |
Chapter 6: Native Americans (Quiz) |
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October 23rd |
Chapter 7: The Making of African Americans in a White America and Discussion |
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October 30th |
Chapter 8: African Americans Today (Quiz) Chapter 9: Hispanic Americans (Quiz) |
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November 6th |
Chapter 10: Mexican Americans and Puerto Ricans (Quiz) Chapter 11: Muslim and Arab Americans: Diverse Minorities (Quiz) Survivor Assignment due |
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November 13th |
Chapter 12: Asian Americans: Growth and Diversity (Quiz) Chapter 13: Chinese Americans and Japanese Americans (Quiz) "Just the Basics Please" APPENDIX Assignment Due |
| November 18th | LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW |
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November 20th |
Chapter 14: Jewish Americans: Quest to Maintain Identity (Quiz and Discussion) EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENT DUE |
| November 27th | THANKSGIVING DAY |
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November 26th |
Chapter 15: Women: The Oppressed Minority (Quiz) |
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December 8th |
Final |
| December 13th |
COMMENCEMENT |
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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