Common Course Outline for: SOC 1101, Cultural Diversity Cross listed also as ANTH 1101, Cultural Diversity

A. Course Description: 1. Number of credits: 3 Credits 2. Lecture hours per week: 3 Hours Lab hours per week: None 3. Prerequisites: None 4. Co-requisites: None 5. MnTC Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences MnTC Goal 8: Global Perspective

Catalog Description: This course aims to promote understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity. Sociological and anthropological perspectives will be used to examine socio-cultural diversity and multiculturalism, the challenges and opportunities they present, and their importance in our dynamic contemporary world. The course also emphasizes processes such as workplace diversity and long-term trends in multiculturalism, which are transforming our everyday experience.

B. Date last revised: December, 2015

C. Outline of Major Content Areas: A. Introduction to Cultural Diversity B. Individual and Institutional Prejudice, Discrimination and Racism C. The Value of Genders Cross-Culturally D. Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Individual Differences, such as GLBT Phenomenon and Disabilities E. Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Social Institutions, such as Religion, the Family, the Economy, Education, and Politics F. Life Stages/Cycles in Diverse Cultures G. Social Change and Opportunity

D. Course Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: 1. Define cultural diversity using sociological and anthropological perspectives. (Goal 5c) 2. Explain cultural diversity using the sociological imagination and anthropological and multicultural perspectives. (Goal 8b) 3. Describe socio-cultural change in the contemporary world. (Goal 5b) 4. Develop an appreciation for cultural diversity. (Goal 8d) 5. Relate course material to everyday life and institutional settings. (Goal 5b, 8c, 8d)

E. Methods for Assessing Student Learning: Assessment methods may include, but are not limited to, the following formats: exams, essay exams, quizzes, journals, research papers, oral presentations, written assignments, reflection essays, group work, and/or any other assessment measures based on the discretion of the instructor.

E. Special Information: None