ANTH 205 - Ethnic Groups in Contemporary Societies

Same as: SOC 205

Credits: 3

Description
A survey of racial and ethnic intergroup relations in the United States and other societies. Emphasis is on cultural, social, and institutional factors that lead to group conflict and/or cultural pluralism.

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate an awareness of the historical antecedents of racial/ethnic intergroup relations.
Describe the development of a subordinate group status relationship and the consequences of that status.
Explain how the ideologies of assimilation and cultural pluralism influence the experiences of racially and culturally diverse populations.
Identify the social issues and problems that perpetuate intergroup conflict.
Critically analyze social science solutions to intergroup conflict.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None

Graded: Letter Grade