SOC 170 - Racial & Ethnic Minorities

Institution:

Westmoreland County Community College

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

This is an introductory course for the study of racial and ethnic minorities in the USA. This course will provide an overview of the history, immigration patterns and characteristics of the major ethnic minority groups in the USA. The course will also explore the origins and history of prejudice and discrimination experienced by members of these groups. Through readings and discussion, the course will focus on both current and past issues that are important to the understanding of the multi-cultural society in which we all must live and work.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

SOC 155

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.westmoreland.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 925-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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