Online/Asynchronous
This course is a comparative analysis of racial and ethnic groups; examining elements of group identity, social movements, government policy, individual and institutional discrimination, and related social problems. IAI: S7 903D.
Appropriate assessment score or ENGL 1422 with a grade of C or better - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
Course Alignment
General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:
- Critical Thinking
- Responsibility
AAS: Social and behavioral science elective. IAI: S7 903D Social and behavioral science.
Faculty Contact Information
TTH - 9am -11am (L311)
Friday - 9am - 11am (online)
Jessica Oladapo, L311
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a familiarity with sociological concepts relevant to the study of race and ethnicity.
- Illustrate the ability to apply the major sociological perspectives to issues of race and ethnicity.
- Utilize social science research methods.
- Analyze social science journal articles.
- Critique various responses to social problems related to race and ethnicity.
- Exploring Race and Ethnicity
- Prejudice
- Discrimination
- South Africa
- Immigration
- Ethnicity and Whiteness
- Native Americans
- African Americans
- Hispanic/Latinx
- Asian Americans
- Muslim/ Arab Americans
- Jewish Americans
- Overcoming Exclusion
Schaefer, Richard T., Racial and Ethnic Groups. Latest edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ:
Pearson Prentice Hall..
Other required readings will be posted via CANVAS.
Grading
Discussion Posts
2 Exams (Midterm & Final)
The grading breakdown is:
Exams – 50%
Discussion posts – 50%
Grading Scale
A --- (100 – 90%)
B --- (90 – 80%)
C --- (80 – 70%)
D --- (70 - 60%)
F --- less than 60%
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Dean, Jennifer Huggins; 815-802-8484; R310; jhuggins@kcc.edu; Division Office- W102; 815-802-8700
General Expectations:
1. Participate each week.
2. Be respectful of each person’s opinion. There will be conversation around provocative topics, and I am sure that conversation can get heated. We all come from different walks of life and have different experiences. However, respect demands that we engage respectfully.
3. We will try our very best to stay on schedule with the syllabus, however, I have the right to adjust the syllabus to best meet the needs of the students in the class.
General Set up of the class:
1. POSTING REQUIREMENTS: Each week there will be discussion sections. Please respond with an original post/answer.
2. You may respond to your classmates’ original posts. These responses should be thoughtful, challenging, and well organized. A response of “I agree” or “I disagree” is not thought provoking. You may, however, add to an idea, refute an idea, and give an argument as to why you agree or disagree, citing evidence from the text. Responses are not required but are encouraged. Additional points may be gained for thoughtful, thought provoking responses that further the conversation.
3. Also in the folder for each week, there may be possible video clips and other reading materials. Please pay close attention to the discussion question as it may require you to watch or read the other materials prior to completion.
4. There are also two exams. You will have an entire week to complete the exams.
5. This is a completely online course. As such, you are required to be able to work independently and stay on task. Quizzes will be on material covered in the text, as well as the online discussions. You are responsible for reading and understanding the material. I am available and during office hours if clarification is needed.
| Date | Assignments Due | |
| January 12- January 18 | Introductions | |
| January 19 – January 25 | Chapter 1 – Exploring Race and Ethnicity | |
| January 26 – February 1 | Chapter 2 & 3– Prejudice and Discrimination | |
| February 2 – February 8 | Chapter 2 & 3– Prejudice and Discrimination | |
| February 9 – February 15 | Chapter 18 – South Africa | |
| February 16 – February 22 | Chapter 4 Immigration | |
| February 23 – March 1 | Chapter 5– Ethnicity and Religion | |
| March 2 – March 8 | Chapter 6 – Native Americans | |
| March 9 – March 15 | Chapter 7 & 8 – African Americans | |
| March 16 – March 22 | Chapter 7 & 8 – African Americans | Midterm Due by March 22 |
| March 23 – March 29 | Chapter 9 & 10 – Hispanic/Latinx | |
| March 30 – April 5 | Chapter 9 & 10 – Hispanic/Latinx | |
| April 6 – April 12 | Chapter 12 & 13 – Asian Americans | |
| April 13 – April 19 | Chapter 12 & 13 – Asian Americans | |
| April 20 – April 26 | Chapter 11 – Muslim/ Arab Americans | |
| April 27 – May 3 | Chapter 14 – Jewish Americans | |
| May 4 – May 10 | Final Due by May 10 | |
| May 11 – May 14 | Final Exams Week |
College Policies, Resources and Supports
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide.
KCC offers various academic and personal resources for all students. Many services are offered virtually, as well as in person. Please visit Student Resources - Kankakee Community College to access student resources services such as:
- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
- Office of disability services
- Student complaint policy
- Transfer services
- Tutoring services, etc.
The materials on this course are only for the use of students enrolled in this course for purposes associated with this course. Further information regarding KCC's copyright policy is available at https://kcc.libguides.com/copyright.
|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.