Diversity in the American Experience (Diversity/RIS)
General
Prefix
CMTY
Course Number
222
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
Herberger Business School
Description
Interdisciplinary exploration of selected aspects of the culture and experiences of women and minority groups within the U.S. Focus on developing a theoretical and practical understanding of the concept of diversity as it relates to the American experience.
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
Describe the development of and the changing meanings of group identities in the United States, history, and culture.
Outcome
Describe the individual and institutional dynamics of unequal power relations between groups in contemporary society.
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
Examine social institutions and processes across a range of historical periods and cultures.
Outcome
Demonstrate communication skills necessary for living and working effectively in a society with great population diversity.
Outcome
Apply models to demonstrate understanding of the development of and the changing meanings of group identities in the United States, history, and culture.
Outcome
Use and critique alternative explanatory systems or theories.