URBN 540 - Race and Ethnic Relations

Institution:

Eastern University

Subject:

Urban Studies

Description:

This course examines the social, historical, economic, spiritual and cultural factors that influence society's treatment of members of various racial and ethnic groups. It acquaints the student with an understanding of how social structures are organized in terms of minority-majority relations, for the advantage of some at the expense of others. This course utilizes the comparative-historical method, bolstered by structural power for the maintenance of dominance/subordination among groups. In addition to texts that describe the experiences of various racial and ethnic groups in American society, readings will be assigned that examine social relationships within the context of transforming communities. Required of all students in the Community Development and Youth Development Concentrations. Student may opt to take ARTS 54-(required of all ARTS students) as an alternative to this course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.eastern.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 341-5800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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