SOC-210 Race and Ethnicity

SOC 210 is a general introduction to the sociology of race and ethnicity. The course explores how race and ethnicity are socially constructed, historically and in the contemporary U.S. Particular emphasis is placed on inequality in major social institutions, including education, the economy and the criminal justice system. Contemporary issues and policies considered include immigration, social movements, and media representations.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENG-101

Department

• Social Science

For more detailed course information view the Course Outline

SOC 210: Race and Ethnicity

Department

Social Science

Course Description

SOC 210 is a general introduction to the sociology of race and ethnicity. The course explores how race and ethnicity are socially constructed, historically and in the contemporary U.S. Particular emphasis is placed on inequality in major social institutions, including education, the economy and the criminal justice system. Contemporary issues and policies considered include immigration, social movements, and media representations.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	3
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Prerequisites

ENG-101

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Explain how race is constructed through social processes.
2. Distinguish individual, cultural, and institutional manifestations of racial and ethnic hierarchy.
3. Connect patterns of racial and ethnic stratification across social institutions.
4. Apply current concepts in the sociology of race and ethnicity to social phenomena.

Topic Outline

1. 1. Ideas and ideologies of race
2.     a. Historical development of the concept of race
3.     b. Distinguishing race and ethnicity
4.     c. Changes in racial and ethnic beliefs and ideologies
5. 2. Theoretical approaches to the sociological study of race and ethnicity
6. 3. Race and ethnicity in cultural representations
7.     a. Mass media and conceptions of masculinity and femininity
8. 4. Race and ethnicity in social interactions
9.     a. Language, identity, and master status
10. 5. Race and ethnicity in social institutions
11.     a. Family, education, religion, economy, and the state
12. 6. Race and ethnicity in a global context
13.     a. Brazil, South Africa, and France
14. 7. Movements and social change
15.     a. Movements for racial and ethnic justice and equality
16.     b. The resurgence of nationalism and white supremacy