SOCI1400 Race in America
This course is an introduction to the history and theories of race, ethnicity, and racism in the United States. Students will explore the social construction of race as a concept, the processes by which social institutions create and reproduce racial inequalities, and the role of social movements in bringing about social change. Students will learn to analyze current race relations from multiple perspectives.
Prerequisite
Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR
ENGL0921 and Recommended: Qualifying score on writing assessment test OR
ENGL0960. Basic computer skills recommended
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Trace the social construction of race and ethnicity through history
Describe the complexities of racial and ethnic identity
Explain the importance of historical events and processes for current racial and ethnic relations
Identify patterns of inequality between racial and ethnic groups
Explain how systemic racism in social institutions creates and reproduces racial and ethnic inequality
Differentiate between individual prejudice, systemic racism and racist cultural ideologies
Describe the impact of cultural, social, political, and economic change on racial and ethnic relations
Analyze the role of racial and ethnic-based social movements in social change
Demonstrate effective communication about race and ethnicity skills in diverse groups
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty-two hours for each lab credit, and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations, or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details