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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Sociology 10


COURSE DESCRIPTION
10 Race And Ethnic Relations Units: 3.00
 
Prerequisite: None.
 
An introduction to the relevant theories and operational definitions that ground the study of race and ethnic relations in the social sciences. Extensive treatment of prejudice, discrimination and the concept of racism. The course brings into sharper focus the history and contemporary status of White ethnics, religious minorities, American-Indians, African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, and women in the United States. Social institutions, such as family, education, politics, and the economy receive special attention for each group. The similarities and differences in ethnic hostilities between the U.S. and other societies are closely examined. 54 hours lecture
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
An introduction to the theories, dynamics, history, and present status of intergroup conflict in the United States.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

1.   Demonstrate a knowledge of classical and contemporary theoretical
      explanations of race and ethnic relations in the social sciences.

2.   Demonstrate a definitional knowledge of, and the ability to apply the
      ideological nature of prejudice, stereotyping, discrimination, racism, and
      sexism as sources of intergroup conflict.

3.   Demonstrate a knowledge of the history and contemporary status of racial
      and ethnic minority groups in the United States.

4.   Demonstrate a knowledge of the processes and practices which contribute
      to the persistence of racial and ethnic inequality in America.

5.   Demonstrate a knowledge of the processes and practices which contribute
      to the persistence of racial and ethnic inequality in America.

5.   Demonstrate an ability to think critically and provide a critical analysis of
      foreign and domestic systems of race and ethnic relations in a manner to
      understand the causes, consequences, and possible remedies for
      inequalities both at home and abroad.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 

Lectures, discussions, and assignments will offer the approximate content below:

1.   An introduction to the sociological method for the study of race 
      and ethnic relations, to include theoretical foundations and research
      methods.
2.   An introductory and critical analysis of the following structures of racial 
      an ethnic relations, to include their societal origins, evolutionary 
      processes, current status, and the possible remediation of intergroup
      hostilities: 
      a.   Minority-dominant group constructions
      b.   The nature and principles of intergroup relations
      c.   Social processes of developing and maintaining dominant-
            subordinate relations
      d.   Economic, political and religious sources of intergroup conflict
      e.   Peculiarities and similarities of distinct racial and ethnic groups
       f.   Domestic and international comparisons of racial and ethnic 
            relations

 

 
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Lecture
  • Classroom discussion
  • Audio-visual aids, to include on-line and internet strategies
  • Small-group activities
  • Out-of-class projects, reading, and writing assignments
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Written and/or oral examination, both objective and subjective methods
  • Small group activities
  • Library, on-line, and internet research assignments
  • Oral presentations
  • Course papers

 
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • Anderson, Margaret L and Patricia H. Collins. Race, Class and Gender. any: Wadsworth Publishers, 2005.
  • Ponterotto, Joseph G. and Paul B. Pedersen . Preventing Prejudice. any: Sage Publications, 2003.
  • Aguirre, Adalberto and David V. Baker . Sources: Notable Selections in Race and Ethnicity. any: Dushkin/McGraw Hill Publishing, 2000.
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