General Information

• Name: Ethnic Groups in Contemporary Societies
• Discipline: Sociology (SOC)
• Units (Credits): 3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service

Prerequisites and Recommended Courses

• Prerequisites: introductory course in one of the social sciences

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

See ANTH 205.

II: Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

• Have a basic understanding of the principles and theories of cultural sociology and anthropology applied to the concept of human diversity
• Have an appreciation of the value and importance of human diversity
• Exercise the following academic skills:
  • reading, writing
  • oral communication
  • online and library research.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

Students who complete this course are expected to demonstrate they:

▪ have college-level skills in reading, writing, and oral communication appropriate to their degree and/or emphasis.

▪ have problem solving, critical and creative thinking skills.

▪ have effective and efficient learning skills, including the location and evaluation of information.

▪ understand and apply social science principles, including an appreciation of participation in civic affairs.

▪ understand the importance of cultural traditions, diversity, and ethics in the modern world.