ETHNC 100 - American Minorities

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: The culture, contributions and contemporary issues of Asian, Black, Chicano, and Native Americans, with an emphasis on the historical experience and contributions of American minorities.

Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a C or higher (or placement into ENGL& 101).
Distribution Requirements:

Social Sciences Distribution Requirement

General Education Requirements:

Fulfills Engage General Education Requirement

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Have a better understanding about the history, heritage, and culture of the main ethnic groups in the U.S. The course should also serve to improve communications between racial groups and to encourage all students to know and to come to terms with social injustice and racism and to aid in the reduction of discrimination.

Course Contents

History
Conflict
Sociology
Economics
Politics
Education
Religion
Contemporary Issues

Instructional Units: 5