
Introduction to Diversity Studies
Course Number: 10809172
Credits: 3.00
Course Description
10-809-172 INTRO TO DIVERSITY STUDIES...basic American values of justice and equality by teaching vocabulary, history of immigration/conquest, transcultural communication, legal liability, multicultural majority/minority relations, ageism, sexism, gender, sexual orientation, the disabled/ADA. (Prerequisite: Next Gen Rdg score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater/equal to 16 AND English greater/equal to 15; OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing with a B or better.)
Course Typically Offered
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Credit for Prior Learning
Course Competencies
- Differentiate basic concepts related to diversity and sociodemographic variables
- Analyze patterns of interaction and adaptations of subordinate groups within a historical context
- Analyze the effect of various forms of communication among and within groups
- Examine potential legal, political, social and/or economic outcomes of personal behavior as they relate to diverse populations
- Assess the importance of global perspectives
- Explore material and nonmaterial aspects of cultures
- Trace patterns of migration and immigration of diverse populations
- Assess how power and privilege impact individuals and groups
- Examine the impact of bias and behavior on relationships (personal and group)
- Explore the concept of social justice