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Nov 23, 2024
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AAS 361 - U.S. Ethnic Identity and Conflict Social histories of major U.S. ethnic groups are contrasted in terms of both cultural identity and social structural differences. Anthropological and sociological data, theories and interpretations of internal U.S. cultural and power differences are presented to analyze and challenge the concepts of "race" and "minority." Prerequisite: SOC 100 or 150 or ANT 102. Also listed as ANT 352, SOC 352. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Assess anthropological and sociological terminology for analyzing ethnic identity in U.S. society.
- Evaluate the "race" concept as a scientifically inaccurate way to understand ethnic reality.
- Compare the cultural complexity of the major ethnic groups with the simplistic inaccuracy of commonly held stereotypes.
- Analyze the differences between dominant versions of history and what U.S. society looks like through documented ethno-history from the perspective(s) of marginalized populations.
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