2013-2014 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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SOC 220 - Race and Ethnicity
The nature of race and ethnicity in contemporary American society will be explored through sociological concepts and methods. Social movements and conflicts and issues related to diversity and multiculturalism will be explored. SOC 220 will fill the Social/Behavioral Sciences requirement.
Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Apply sociological theories and methods to understanding race and ethnicity in contemporary American society.
2. Describe the concept of the extended family in various ethnic groups and the relation of race and ethnicity to the single parent family, immigrant families, and the dissolution of families.
3. Analyze the connections between the cultural and economic causes of gender inequality in relation to differing expectations for men and women in different groups.
4. Analyze the causes and consequences of poverty in various groups within society, and to understand the social “myths” related to poverty.
5. Use sociological ideas and methods to analyze the causes and proposed solutions to contemporary social problems in relation to concepts of race and ethnicity.
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