AMST 211 - Contemporary American Domestic Issues I KCC AA/ DS and KCC AS

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Kapiolani Community College

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3 hours lecture/week Recommended Preparation: Qualification for ENG 00, ENG 0 or ESL 00. Comment: AMST 2fulfills a UHM social science requirement. AMST 211 examines contemporary American domestic issues within their historical contexts and in relation to American values and institutions. Upon successful completion of AMST 211, the student should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of political, social, and cultural diversity in American life. Demonstrate an understanding of the citizen's relationship to government and other social institutions. Explain significant values conflicts, such as that between individualism and conformity, in American life. Utilize basic concepts and terminology pertaining to the analysis of social issues. Demonstrate an understanding of the historical importance of civil rights and civil liberties in American culture. Explain the interdisciplinary approach to the study of America. Formulate and defend value judgments pertaining to American social issues. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of historical perspective for understanding various social issues. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of social conflict and dissent in shaping America. Speak knowledgably about the complexity of American values and identity. Write informed papers on a variety of American social issues. Express ideas and opinions clearly, orally and in writing.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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