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Nov 17, 2024
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AAS 120 - Politics and Multiculturalism Introduces students to how and why general democratic theory, key political institutions, patterns of political interaction and sociopolitical attitudes in the American polity and throughout the world generate or attempt to eliminate injustice, prejudice and discrimination. Problems of racism, sexism, classism, ageism, ableism, religio-ethnic conflicts and prospects for a "just" society will be examined through the lens of post-modernist political theory. Also listed as POL 110. Fulfills: GE 11, GEDI; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the theoretical concepts of prejudice and discrimination and how they affect the American Society and the world.
- Describe differences between various forms of oppression and how they affect diversity and inclusion categories.
- Examine injustices associated with culture, race, class, gender, religion and disability.
- Analyze diversity and inclusion methodologies and practices.
- Evaluate methods and processes for mitigating the effects of prejudice and discrimination.
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