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Course Description
Course Description
The goals of this ethnic studies course are to familiarize students with a psychological perspective on racism, prejudice, discrimination, and oppression, with a focus of the lived experiences on four historically marginalized groups, including: African-Americans, Asian Americans, Latinx Americans, and Native Americans. It explores psychological theories applied to the experiences of the four core groups, as well as the current social justice and equity movements and their psychological impact on people of color. In addition, this course discusses the personal and social implications of diversity for both majority and minority group members and considers how historical, political, economic, and societal factors shape the way people think about and respond to others.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
Topics Covered
Topics Covered
Chapter 1 Oppression 101: and Overview
Chapter 2 Oppressed Social Groups
Chapter 3 Historical and Contemporary Oppression
Chapter 4 Evolution of Oppression
Chapter 5 Interpersonal, Institutional, Internalized Oppression
Chapter 6 Psychological and Mental Health Implications of Oppression
Chapter 7 Why is There Oppression?
Chapter 8 Adopting a Social Justice Lens
Chapter 9 Community Efforts to Address Oppression
Chapter 10 Future Directions
What book do students need for this class?
What book do students need for this class?
In an attempt to provide all students with equal access to course materials, each week’s readings will be provided in Canvas for free. No purchase is required as this is a compilation of free Online Educational Resources (OER). Can I get a Yea-men! 🤣
What other resources do students need to be successful in this class?
What other resources do students need to be successful in this class?
Students will be utilizing their computer, the internet and a video camera attached to their computer for presentations.
Students will be completing one film analysis project which would require accessing a streaming service such as Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, YouTube, iTunes, Google Play or Vudu.
You will be required to record a presentation for your midterm and final and therefore you will need a camera with a microphone that hooks up to your computer. (FYI: A cell phone will not work.) If you cannot acquire a camera attached to your computer, then you do have the option of going to the DE Technological Learning Center in VT212A to complete your presentations.
If you do not have a computer or internet you can always reach out the campus at our resources webpage to see about getting a laptop loan and for low cost internet resources.
Helpful Information About Online Tools
Helpful Information About Online Tools
Google Docs or Microsoft Office 365
Google Docs or Microsoft Office 365
We will be writing and turning in documents, outlines and an autobiographical essay in this course. You can use Google Docs to type your essays or you could use your free school account to log into your One Drive and access Microsoft Word for free. Both of these options are free and you will be able to download your work as a pdf and submit it into Canvas. You can also submit a shared link or connect your Google Drive or One Drive to Canvas to select your assignments directly from Canvas to turn in.
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