Instructor: Julie Stokes, Ph.D.
Phone: 773-3848
Office Hours: TBA
Office: EC 451
Class Meeting:See Class Schedule
TEXTS:
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
People come in a variety of colors and shapes; they have a variety of ways of interacting with the world and each other. This course will examine the physical-biological forms (races) that human beings take, as well as the social- cultural groups (ethnic groups) they organize themselves into. Then it will explore the ways that human beings conceive of these different groupings and the ways that they alter their conceptions and behavior as a result of an individual belonging to one or another racial or ethnic group. Since this is an interdisciplinary social science course, it will draw on perspectives and studies in the various social sciences, including anthropology, history, psychology, and sociology.
OVERALL COURSE GOAL:
To introduce you to a perspective on a variety of race- related issues that may be different from the perspectives you have been culturally taught.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Exams, papers, tour
EXAMINATIONS:
There will be three one hour exams that will consist of machine-scored objective style questions from lecture, text, and additionally presented material (e.g., films, speakers). The last exam will be administered finals week. Examinations will not be cumulative. Make-up exams will not be given. Cheating on exams will result in an automatic "F" grade.
In 2-3 typed pages,double spaced, evaluate and integrate two or three articles related to a major African American businessman or sports figure who was born, educated, or currently resides in Orange county, or who attended or played sports for CSUF.
PAPER DESCRIPTION:
Each student will be expected to submit a discussion paper related to the book The_Autobiography_of_Malcom_X, 4-5 typed pages and double spaced (no more than one page of references, 6 pages total). Identify one aspect of either cultural (i.e., standard of beauty, aesthetics, politics, normative dress/behavior) or institutional (i.e., schooling, welfare, prison) racism. Discuss through logical analysis and the action of the novel the themes of racism and discrimination as experienced by people of color. What is Malcom X really saying about the gulf between the races? You are to frame your response to the book as it relates to issues we have discussed in class. Your views should be supported by class material, class readings, personal logic, and other scholarly evidence. The Bible will not be considered a scholarly source. All sources must be identified, and writing and reference style must be according to the American Psychological Association writing style manual. Be sure to include a complete bibliography as well as correct citation within the context of the paper for any outside sources used.
GRADE DISTRIBUTION:
Exams and Paper #1 are each worth 100 points and the Malcolm X paper is worth 150 points, the tour is worth 50 points, for a total of points.
Exam 1 100 points
Paper #1 100 points
Exam 2 100 points
Malcolm X Paper 150 points
Exam 3 100 points
Tour 50 points
Letter grades will be assigned as follows:
546+ 91% = A
480-545 80% to 90% = B
420-479 70% to 79% = C
360-419 60% TO 69% = D
359 or Less 60% = F
DATE TOPIC AUTHOR READINGS
Week 1:
Introduction to Course Feagin Ch. 1
Week 2:
Prejudice and Racism Feagin Ch. 1
Week 3:
Theories of Ethnic Relations Feagin Ch. 2
Week 4:
PAPER #1 DUE
Theories of Ethnic Relations Feagin Ch. 2
Week 5:
A Nation of Immigrants Feagin Ch. 3
Week 6:
EXAM #1
Black Americans Feagin Ch. 8
Week 7:
Black Americans Feagin Ch. 8
Week 8:
Native Americans Feagin Ch. 7
Week 9:
Mexican Americans Feagin Ch. 9
Week 10:
Mexican Americans Feagin Ch. 9
Week 11:
EXAM #2
Puerto Rican/Cuban Americans Feagin Ch. 10
Puerto Rican/Cuban Americans Feagin Ch. 10
Week 13:
Asian Americans Feagin Ch. 12
Week 14:
Recent Immigrants Feagin Ch. 12
Week 15:
Irish Americans Feagin Ch. 4
REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM
Week 16:
FINAL EXAM WEEK