SOCIOLOGY OF RACE & ETHNICITY IN THE UNITED STATES
The nature of inter-group relations; emphasis on various forms of racism, discrimination, and white privilege; historical background and characteristics of American Indians, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities; a consideration of economic, housing, political, legal, educational, familial, and health challenges faced by minority groups in US society.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: None Course Designation: Core GenEd - Civics & Perspectives Ethnic St - Ethnic Studies Breadth - Social Science Level - Elementary L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of America’s racial history on the present. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Recognize race and ethnicity in both institutional and interpersonal contexts. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Recognize and question hidden racial assumptions in social discourses. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Develop an improved ability to successfully participate in a multicultural society. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Collect data, analyze results, and draw conclusions. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Read and critically evaluate published research in academic journals. Audience: Undergraduate 7. Improve academic and professional communication skills. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of America’s racial history on the present. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Recognize race and ethnicity in both institutional and interpersonal contexts. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Recognize and question hidden racial assumptions in social discourses. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Develop an improved ability to successfully participate in a multicultural society. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Collect data, analyze results, and draw conclusions. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Read and critically evaluate published research in academic journals. Audience: Undergraduate 7. Improve academic and professional communication skills. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027