SOCI 2319 - Minority Studies

Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0

This course studies minority-majority group relations, addressing their historical, cultural, social, economic, and institutional development in the United States. Both sociological and social psychological levels of analysis will be employed to discuss issues including experiences of minority groups within the context of their cultural heritage and tradition, as well as that of dominant culture. Core concepts to be examined include (but are not limited to) social inequality, dominancy/subordination, prejudice, and discrimination. Particular minority groups discussed may include those based on poverty, race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or religion. Prerequisite: TSI Reading and Writing Complete Course Identifier 42.0101 AC