PSYC 180 - Prejudice,Privilege,and Social Transformations in South Africa

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Randolph-Macon College

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Description:

Co-taught by a professor of psychology and a professor of sociology, this course studies race issues, prejudice, and discrimination, especially in the South African context. Special emphasis will be placed on learning about the privileges or advantages that come with being white in both American and South African society. South Africa provides an ideal learning environment for students interested in studying race issues because the last decade has marked truly miraculous change in the "rainbow nation." It has gone frombeing a nation steeped in struggle, revolt, and oppression to one currently negotiating a difficult, yet truly remarkable, transition to democracy. Much can be learned about the nature of oppression in historical, political, legal, economic, social and psychological context by studying in and about South Africa during this remarkable period of transition. This is an exclusive travel course. Students will spend approximately two weeks in Johannesburg, South Africa, and surrounding areas. Prerequisites: None, but students must also enroll in SOCI 270. Satisfies the Cross-Area requirements for Experiential (Travel) and nonwestern. Partially satisfies the Area of Knowledge requirement in the Social Sciences. Offered alternate years. Three hours. Ms. Klaaren.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rmc.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 752-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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