Introduction to ETHN150
This document provides an introduction and overview for the ETHN150 Introduction to Ethnic Studies course. It outlines the course expectations which include attending sessions, completing assignments and activities using APA style by the due dates. The goal is for students to become better scholar-practitioners in Ethnic Studies. Topics covered include the social construction of race/ethnicity, identity, and the experiences of various ethnic groups in the US. Students will analyze patterns of ethnic community development and roles of minority groups in shaping America. The primary assignments are in-class discussions, a campus experience paper, group presentation, museum visits, group work and a final exam. Academic integrity is expected and any cheating or plagiarism will result in discipline
Introduction to ETHN150
- 1. Welcome to ETHN 150,Introduction to Ethnic Studies
- 4. Attend and participate in sessions as indicated
- 5. Complete and participate in all eCompanion activities
- 7. APA is standard, unless otherwise indicated
- 8. An assignment is not complete if its not on time!
- 9. Goal: at the completion of this course, you will be a better scholar-practitioner in the area of Ethnic StudiesThe CourseSyllabus review
- 10. This is a survey course that provides an overview of the discipline of Ethnic Studies (and) the complexities of ethnic and racial diversity in the United States. Topics of study include: the social construction of race and ethnicity, notions of identity and citizenship, analyses of ethnic groups such as: African Americans; Asian Americans; Latino(a) Americans; Middle Eastern Americans and Native Americans. The effect of culture on spiritual experience and identity are also examined. The CourseSyllabus review
- 11. By the conclusion of this course you will:
- 12. Have a general introduction to analyze patterns of ethnic community development in the United States, and the role various minority groups have played in the formation of America.
- 13. Articulate components of dominant-minority group conflict in this country.
- 14. Indentify conceptualizations and representations of race and ethnicity in American culture.
- 15. Have knowledge of the role and experience of Christianity within ethnic communities in America.The CourseSyllabus review
- 21. Museum Visits
- 22. One museum visit may be exchanged with a visit to a church service
- 23. Group Work and Activities
- 24. Final ExamThe CourseSyllabus review
- 25. "The maintenance of academic integrity and quality education is the responsibility of each student at Azusa Pacific University. Cheating or plagiarism in connection with an academic program is an offense for which a student will be expelled, suspended, or disciplined. Academic dishonesty is a serious offense which diminishes the quality of scholarship and defrauds those who depend upon the integrity of the educational system. APU Undergraduate CatalogFor next weekWe begin our work together in earnest, with introductions, more on course specifics, and lots of conversation!Be sure to visit eCompanion to get more information about the course, to download or look at the syllabus, and to obtain the supplemental readings
- 26. See you in class!To contact me any time, please feel free to send an email to arobinson-neal@apu.edu