SSC 220 - Multiculturalism

Institution:

Lafayette College

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Description:

This course focuses on the current complexities of social and cultural issues in the United States and internationally. It intends to provide insight into the role of racial, ethnic, cultural and other factors in the development of relationships. Human development in a multicultural society will be examined and the basic objectives and dimensions of multicultural intervention will be defined. An important focus in this course is on the individual participant (student) as a cultural being who brings to his or herrelationships a network of personal identities and group affiliations that can serve as both barriers and resources. Students' self-awareness of values, attitudes, and beliefs regarding multiculturalism will be explored. This course will focus primarily on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disabilities and socio-economic factors (3 Credits).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lafayette.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 330-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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