Introduction to Diversity Studies
Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-809-172
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.)
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What will I learn?
- Differentiate basic concepts related to diversity
- Evaluate patterns of intergroup relationships
- Explain how power relations shape privilege within society
- Examine the impact of bias on social relationships
- Apply culturally responsive communication strategies
- Compare forces that shape diversity in an international context
- Analyze the differential treatment of migrant groups
- Evaluate systemic oppression
- Explore social rights and inequalities
- Examine the role of social movements in effecting structural change