SOC 214 - Introduction to Race & Ethnic Relations KCC AA/ DS and KCC AS

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Kapiolani Community College

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3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Qualification for ENG 100; qualification for MATH 24. Recommended Preparation: SOC 100. SOC 214 focuses on race and ethnic relations in world perspective; social, economic and political problems associated with perception, existence, and accommodation of varying racial and ethnic groups within the wider society. Upon successful completion of SOC 214, the student should be able to: Identify the major ways in which "race" has been defined throughout human history. Identify "races" and "ethnic groups Compare and contrast varying racial and ethnic groups that make up the population of the American society and discuss the diversity in backgrounds. Describe the basic social processes that affect societies and individual behavior. Give examples of the relationship of individuals and the social and cultural environment. Evaluate predictions concerning the size and composition of the minority populations being studied for the future. Describe how prejudice and discrimination may be related, or unrelated, to each other. Identify the components of assimilation, including the less tangible aspects such as values, sentiments, and attitudes. State ideas and opinions clearly in writing. Define and give examples of each of the major patterns of intergroup relations, assimilation, pluralism, subjugation, segregation, expulsion, and annihilation. Describe the theoretical perspectives that relate to the study of race and ethnic relations. Apply a global perspective when examining race and ethnic relations.

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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

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Semester

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