Ethnic Movements in the United States

Abstract

This course sociologically analyzes historical and recent ethnic/racial conflict and movements in the U.S., including the relations between European Americans, African Americans, Mexican Americans, Native Americans, and Asian Americans. The class introduces fundamental theories of social movements and prepares students to think critically about the...

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Subject Area(s):

Asians/Asian-Americans, Collective Behavior/Social Movements, Latina/o Sociology, Political Sociology, Race, Class and Gender, Racial and Ethnic Relations

Resource Type(s):

Syllabus

Class Level(s):

College 200

Class Size(s):

Any

Learning Goals and Assessments

Learning Goal(s):

1. Compare the origins, ethnoracial demographics, tactics, and government and opposition responses to U.S. social movements.
2. Comprehend the role of social movements in U.S. politics, society, and culture.
3. Analyze the impacts of U.S. ethnic movements on U.S. politics (including subsequent social movements), society, and culture (Participation).
4. Apply sociological concepts and theories to relevant real-world events in written assignments (Short Writing Assignments 1-4).
5. Produce an argumentative research paper that integrates the course content with additional peer-reviewed sources on a topic related to the course.
6. Demonstrate project management skills by integrating distinct components of a research paper project into final written and oral products (the Research Paper Project and Oral Presentation Videos #1 and #2).

Goal Assessment(s):

1. Research Project: General Education Requirements for communication are intended to help students develop skills in critical reading, logical thinking, and the use of evidence, as well as the use of appropriate style and disciplinary conventions in writing. To achieve these objectives, students will be required to produce a sociological research paper, due...
2. Short Writing Assignment: Asks students to apply course concepts to real-world issues. This assignment will help students practice the basics of formulating an original thesis and supporting arguments, structuring an argumentative essay, and providing evidence with solid citation practices. Likewise, it encourages careful and critical reading of course...
3. Oral Presentations: An additional objective of the university’s Communications B requirements is to develop skills in disciplinary conventions for speaking. To satisfy this requirement, each student will give two oral presentations during the semester.
4. Exams: The two in-person exams (multiple choice and T/F) are designed to evaluate students' mastery of course materials, including lecture and reading assignments.
5. Attendance and Participation: Participation includes reading. You are expected to complete all required readings assignments before the lectures and discussion section in meetings in which they are discussed. To pass this course, you must be prepared to do the reading assignments consistently and thoroughly throughout the semester. Please bring assigned...