SYLLABUS SOCI 3321 Multicultural Studies 3 credits University of Texas at Tyler – Spring Semester 2017

Professor: Davor Jedlicka, PhD Office Information: Online office is available on the Blackboard in the Discussion Forum entitled "Office." Office Hours: Contact by email for appointments. Email: [email protected]

Required Text: Provided online at no cost to the student

Prerequisites: None.

1.0 Course Description

Cultural diversity is studied in terms of four elements of ethnic identity: national origin, race, religion, and American nationality. Relationships among different ethnic groups are presented within the framework of Americn national culture. The emphasiis is on the social forces in American society that make a harmonious, multicultural society possible.

2.0 Learning Outcomes

Students are expected to master each of the following learning objectives:

1. Understand each element of ethnic identity. 2. Explain how ethnic identity can be a source of unity or disunity in a society. 3 Recognize ethnic relations in America in a golbal perspective. 4 Discern social influences on achievemnt of individuals from the cultural influences characterizing various ethnic groups. 5. Demonstrate the ability to think critically, objectivelly and knowledgably. about sources of conflict and inequality among cultures.

1 3.0 Course Requirements and

3.1 Read each assigned chapter.

3.2 Take exams as scheduled. Exams will be given online during the semester. The final is comprehensive.

3.3 Follow instructions exactly. Please read each section of the syllabus carefully. Consider the syllabus an “informed consent." If you feel that this course is not for you, do not proceed. 4.0 Grading

4.1 The final is optonal and can be used as a make up or as a replacement for a lowest score on a semester exam.

4.2 Overall course grade will be based on the following scale: Points Grade 90+ A 80-89 B 70-79 C 60-69 D 0.0 F

4.3 Your lowest grade on a midterm can be replaced with the final exam.

5.0 Exam Makeup Policy

You do not need a reason to make up an exam. Becaus I cannot give individual makeups, the optional final will serve as a makeup for as many exams as you need. You may take the optional final if you have a very low score on an exam.

2 6.0 COURSE OUTLINE AND SCHEDULE Spring 2013 SOCI 3321 Multicultural Studies

Week 1 - Procedures and Course Requirements Jan 17 First day of class Syllabus Course schedule Question and answer in the “Office” forum. Ethnicity and Ethnic Identity of an American Chapter 1. American Ethnic Lexicon: Names We Call Ourselves Chapter 2. Theories of Ethnic Identity Ethnic identity terminology Citizenship and nationality Indigenous, natives, and immigrants Theories of ethnic identity Milton Gordon and Max Weber models of ethnic identity.

Week 2 - Nationality of an American Citizen Chapter 3 Nationality: The Identity of an American. What is American Culture? American framework for cultural diversity The American Popular Culture

Jan 29- 31 EXAM 1 Covers Week s 1-3

Week 3 - Indigenous Ethnic Cultures Chapter 4. Indigenous Ethnic Cultures: Identity by Nativity Pre-Columbian people of North America Early contacts Indian Resistance and wars of extermination. American Indian cultures in the 21st century Other indigenous people

Week 4 - Immigrant Ethnic Cultures Chapter 5. Immigrant Ethnic Cultures: Identity by National Origin Immigration policies. Immigrants from Europe, frica, Asia, South America.

Week 5 - American Emerged Ethnic Cultures / Chapter 6. Emerged Ethnic Cultures: Identity by Race and Region The American Black Americans from Puerto Rico Mexican Americans Neohawaiian culture

Feb 19-21 EXAM 2 Covers Weeks 4 – 6.

3 Week 6 - Cultures Identified by Religion Chapter 7. Ethnic Identity by Religious Affiliation Indigenous American Religions Religions from other continents Religions emerged in America.

Week 7 - Social-Psychology of Ethnic Relations Chapter 8. Social-Psychological Processes of Ethnic Relations Emotional reactivity Prejudice and discrimination American as an inclusive identity.

Week 8 - Ethnic Accommodations Chapter 9. Patterns of Ethnic Accommodation in the United States Interethnic conflict Theories and patterns of structural assimilation American cultural pluralism

Week 9 Spring Break Mar 13 – Apr 18

March 19-21 EXAM 3 Covers Weeks 6-8.

Week 10 Chapter 10. Ethnoviolence. Hate Crime Homicide Terrorism Capital punishment

Week 11 Chapter 11: Gender and Ethnicity. Religion and gender Women in the Civil Rights Movement Ethnic patterns of fertility Gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic achievement.

Week 12- Global Perspectives on Ethnic Diversity Chapter 12. Global Perspectives on Ethnic Diversity Diversity of languages Diversity of Religion Diversity of Nations Other modes of ethnic accommodations

April 9- 11 EXAM 4 Covers Weeks 10 -12

Week 13 Systems of Ethnic Stratification

4 Chapter 13. Theories and Systems of Ethnic Stratification Social Stratification Systems Stratification and social mobility in the United States.

Week 14 - Ethnic Cultures and Individual Achievement. Chapter 14. Ethnicity and Socioeconomic Mobility: Education, Occupation, and Income Education Occupation Income

April 23-25 EXAM 5 Covers Weeks 13 and 14.

May 2-3 FINAL EXAM . Comprehensive, optional. (Can be used as a makeup).

Other Key Dates

Census Date: Jan 30 20th Day: Feb 8 Last Day to Withdraw: March 27 Study Day: May 1 Spring Commencement May5-6

5 9.0 University Policies

Students Rights and Responsibilities To know and understand the policies that affect your rights and responsibilities as a student at UT Tyler, please follow this link: http://www.uttyler.edu/wellness/rightsresponsibilities.php

Grade Replacement/Forgiveness and Census Date Policies Students repeating a course for grade forgiveness (grade replacement) must file a Grade Replacement Contract with the Enrollment Services Center (ADM 230) on or before the Census Date of the semester in which the course will be repeated. Grade Replacement Contracts are available in the Enrollment Services Center or at http://www.uttyler.edu/registrar. Each semester’s Census Date can be found on the Contract itself, on the Academic Calendar, or in the information pamphlets published each semester by the Office of the Registrar. Failure to file a Grade Replacement Contract will result in both the original and repeated grade being used to calculate your overall grade point average. Undergraduates are eligible to exercise grade replacement for only three course repeats during their career at UT Tyler; graduates are eligible for two grade replacements. Full policy details are printed on each Grade Replacement Contract.

The Census Date is the deadline for many forms and enrollment actions that students need to be aware of. These include:  Submitting Grade Replacement Contracts, Transient Forms, requests to withhold directory information, approvals for taking courses as Audit, Pass/Fail or Credit/No Credit.  Receiving 100% refunds for partial withdrawals. (There is no refund for these after the Census Date)  Schedule adjustments (section changes, adding a new class, dropping without a “W” grade)  Being reinstated or re-enrolled in classes after being dropped for non-payment  Completing the process for tuition exemptions or waivers through Financial Aid

State-Mandated Course Drop Policy Texas law prohibits a student who began college for the first time in Fall 2007 or thereafter from dropping more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career. This includes courses dropped at another 2-year or 4-year Texas public college or university. For purposes of this rule, a dropped course is any course that is dropped after the census date (See Academic Calendar for the specific date). Exceptions to the 6-drop rule may be found in the catalog. Petitions for exemptions must be submitted to the Enrollment Services Center and must be accompanied by documentation of the extenuating circumstance. Please contact the Enrollment Services Center if you have any questions.

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