SOC 109 - Social Construction of Race

Description:
Exploration of the social construction of race from antiquity to modern day. How did the idea of race come about? How did it evolve? What have been the social consequences of the idea of race? Formerly ETS 101, students may not receive credit for both. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer). SB-Perspectives on Cultures and Experiences of U.S. (W).

Credits: (5)

General Education Category: SB-Perspectives on Cultures and Experiences of U.S. (W). K2 - Community, Culture, & Citizenship

General Education Pathways: P1 Civic & Community Engagement

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Articulate the requirements of informed citizenship based on analyses of the social construction of race.
Explain how social, psychological, and/or culturally diverse experiences create value in a community in terms of race and citizenship.
Analyze relationships between citizenship and politics and the social construction of race.
Describe how the concept of race and its historical, social, economic, and cultural developments have affected communities, citizenship, politics, and government.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/21/17

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