Race in America (Diversity/RIS)
General
Prefix
HIST
Course Number
109
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Liberal Arts
Description
The roots of racism and the manifestations of white supremacy and racial discrimination in a particular period of U.S. history.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
Yes
MN Goal Designation(s)
05, 07
Cultural Diversity
Yes
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Understand the development of and the changing meanings of group identities in the United States, history and culture.
Outcome
Demonstrate an awareness of the individual and institutional dynamics of unequal power relations between groups in contemporary society.
Outcome
Analyze personal attitudes, behaviors, concepts, and beliefs regarding diversity, racism, and bigotry.
Outcome
Describe and discuss the experience and contributions (political, social, economic, etc.) of the many groups that shape American society and culture, in particular those groups that have suffered discrimination and exclusion.
Outcome
Demonstrate communication skills necessary for living and working effectively in a society with great population diversity.
Dependencies
Courses
HIST109
is a
prerequisite
for:
Programs
HIST109
is a
completion requirement
for: