SOC 209Racial & Ethnic Relations

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Prerequisite: Reading: Grade of C or better in RDG 091 or LTC 099, or satisfaction of other placement criteria. Writing: Grade of C or better in ENG 098 or LTC 099 or satisfaction of other placement criteria. ^ Study of the past and current racial and ethnic diversity of American society, and its implications and consequences for the various groups studied, and the entire society. The course will examine the roles and status of American ethnic groups originating in European and non-European areas but will focus primarily on the non-European. Examining race as a social, political, economic and historical construction, the course will examine the inter-generational and lasting impacts of ethnocentrism, and individual and institutional social structures.(1.1) Fulfills the ECC/IAI General Education/Behavioral Sciences requirement. IAI Course Number: S7 903D Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Not Available