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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.)

Course Typically Offered

  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

Credit for Prior Learning

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This course is associated with the following programs:

What will I learn?

  1. Differentiate basic concepts related to diversity
  2. Evaluate patterns of intergroup relationships
  3. Explain how power relations shape privilege within society
  4. Examine the impact of bias on social relationships
  5. Apply culturally responsive communication strategies
  6. Compare forces that shape diversity in an international context
  7. Analyze the differential treatment of migrant groups
  8. Evaluate systemic oppression
  9. Explore social rights and inequalities
  10. Examine the role of social movements in effecting structural change

Class Details

Class Number:
81649
Delivery:
Blended - Less than 50% Online
Term:
Fall 2024
Session:
8W2
Date Range:
-
Estimated Cost:
$496.55 *

Class Notes

  • Your textbook for this class is available free online! It can be found in your Canvas class shell one day prior to the class start date. Based on your preference, printed versions are available for purchase through the NWTC Bookstore. To learn more, please visit: https://nwtc.libguides.com/oer.

  • This class is taught through a combination of in-person and online instruction. Students will attend live portions of the class at the dates, times, and location specified. The remaining instruction will be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/blendedfaq.

Meeting Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location(s)
10/24/24 - 12/19/24 Th
5:30 PM - 8:20 PM
Green Bay Campus Room SC322
10/24/24 - 12/20/24 Anytime
Anytime
Online

* Cost displayed is an estimate and may be discounted if attendees are residents of Northeast Wisconsin Back to cost

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