SOCI 2319 - Minority Studies

CIP Code 4511015325

3 Course Credits

This course studies minority-majority group relations, addressing their historical, cultural, social, economic, and institutional development in the United States. Both sociological and social psychological levels of analysis will be employed to discuss issues including experiences of minority groups within the context of their cultural heritage and tradition, as well as that of the dominant culture. Core concepts to be examined include (but are not limited to) social inequality, dominance/subordination, prejudice, and discrimination. Particular minority groups discussed may include those based on poverty, race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or religion.

3 Lecture Hours Per Week
48 Contact Hours

Instructional Methods: LEC

Registration Restrictions: Appropriate score on TSI/TSIA2 ELAR or equivalent.

Texas High Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course