OrangeCoastCollege
Division of Social Sciences
Department of Sociology
Costa Mesa, CA92626
Multicultural Behavior 150
Anthropology 150, section 30197
Sociology 150, section 32206
Alh Sc 101
Instructor: Annette Schonder
Tel.: (949) 249 3830 (home)
Email:
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Spring Semester 2008
Jan 28, 2008 – May 25, 2008
Jan. 28 (first day of class)-5/21 (last day of class/Final Test)
Class Time:
Monday/Wednesday 11:10 am – 12:35 pm
Course Description:
Sociology 150-Multicultural Behavior(3)Multicultural approaches to cultural diversity including immigration policy, affirmative action, and bilingual debates. Intercultural comparisons including Native American, African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, and European American cultural traditions. Social science theories and methodologies for development of positive intercultural relationships. Same as Anthropology 150. Students completing Sociology 150 may not receive credit for Anthropology 150. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. Three hours. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Restrictions:None.
Current Required Texts:
Understanding Human Differences, Ken Koppelman. 2nd edition
ISBN: 0-205-45920-X
Course Objective:
To increase students’ awareness and understanding of:
1. United States mainstream culture.
2. Race, ethnic and gender relations’ theory.
3. The history of racial, ethnic and gender experiences in the United States.
4. Dominant-minority group relations and how they are impacted by the present political, economic and social world of the United States.
Teaching Methods:
Lecture-discussion, student presentation, individual research, various readings, and film
Attendance:
Regular class attendance is important and expected.
You are responsible for all materials in class, as well as any announcements concerning course policy and important dates. If you must miss class, it is your responsibility to promptly acquire the lecture information you missed. After you have made a conscientious effort to understand what was missed, your instructor will be happy to discuss any questions you may have. You should make your instructor aware of any extenuating circumstances as soon as possible. In cases of extenuating circumstances, additional assignments, exams, research, etc. may be required to ensure that required material has been mastered. An extenuating circumstance is extended illness, surgery, to emergency travel due to death or illness within the family. You may have two unexcused absences from this course; however, any additional absence will have to be documented with a doctor’s note
Grading Method Criteria:
Examinations:
Exam I:...... 100 points
Exam II:...... 100 points
Exam III:...... 100 points
Research Paper……...……...... 200 points
Presentation…………...…………. ..100 points
Attendance: …………...………..….100 points
0-3 absences =100 points, 4 absences=75 points,
5 absences =50 points, 6 absences = 0 points
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Total possible score earned:...... 700 points
Your final grade will be based on the following general guidelines:
Final Grading Scale:
700 - 630 = A
629 - 560 = B
559–490 = C
489- 420 = D
419 - 000 =F
Academic Integrity Statement:
Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, or misrepresentation of information in oral or written form. Such violations will be dealt with severely by the instructor, the dean and the standards committee. Plagiarism means presenting someone else’s idea or writing as if it were your own. If you use another person’s idea or writing, be sure the source is clearly designated.
Library Requirement: Library research is required to complete the course.
Tentative Course Outline
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Week 1:Mon 01/28
Wed 01/30
Intro to class
Film: Crash
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Week 2:Mon 02/04
Wed 02/06
Individual Attitudes and Interpersonal Relations
Chapter 1
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Week 3:Mon 02/11
Wed 02/13
Understanding Prejudice and its Causes
Chapter 2
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Week 4:Mon 02/18 OFF President’s Day
Wed 02/20
Communication, Conflict, and Conflict Resolution
Chapter3
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Week 5:Mon 02/25
Wed 02/27
Immigrants and Oppression: The Paradox of Nativism in a Nation of Immigrants
Film: Hate.Com Discussion
Chapter 4 ______
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Week 6: Mon 03/03Test 1: Chapters 1,2,3,4, and class discussion/film
Wed 03/05Film: Native Americans in the Image of the White Man
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Week 7: Mon 03/10
Wed 03/12
Race and Oppression: The Experience of People of Color in America
Chapter 5
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Week 8Mon 03/17
Wed 03/19 ******Paper Due******
Religion and Oppression: The Struggle for Religious Freedom
Chapter 6
Film: Between Two Worlds
Week 9: Mon 03/24 and Wed. 03/26 OFF
SPRING BREAK
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Week 10:Mon 03/31
Wed 04/02
Rejecting Oppressive Relationships: The Logic of Cultural Pluralism for a diverse Society
Chapter 7
Student Presentations
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Week 11:Mon 03/07
Wed 03/09
Racism: Confronting a Legacy of White Domination of America
Chapter 8
Film: Color Adjustment/Discussion
Student Presentations
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Week 12:Mon 04/14Test 2: Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, class discussion, film
Wed 04/16 Student Presentations
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Week 13:Mon 04/21
Wed 04/23
Sexism: Where the Personal Becomes Political
Chapter 9
Student Presentations
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Week 14:Mon 04/28
Wed 04/30
Heterosexism: Transforming Homosexuality from Deviant to Different
Pflag Guest Speakers
Chapter 10
Student Presentations
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Week 15:Mon 05/05
Wed 05/07
Classism: Myths and Misperceptions about Poverty
Guest Speaker: Poverty
Chapter 11
Student Presentations
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Week 16:Mon 05/12
Wed 05/14
Ableism: Disability Does Not Mean Inability
Chapter 12
Student Presentations
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Week 16:Mon 05/19 Student Presentations
Wed 05/21 LAST DAY OF CLASS/FINAL TEST
Final: Chapters 9, 10, 11, 12
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