RACIAL AND ETHNIC MINORITIES Soc 140-0001, Section 17071 Fall, 2011 Text: Strangers to These Shores; Parillo: 10th edition Instructor: Dr. Elaine G. King Home Phone: 602-588-1465 Phone Hours: 9am to 9pm Course description: “Contemporary racial and ethnic intergroup relations emphasizing cultural origins, developments, and problems of minority groups in the United States.” A survey and discussion of the definition, meaning, and relationships of racial and ethnic minorities in the United States, between and among groups and individuals, including those that are considered majorities. Course objectives: 1. To understand and be able to apply the concepts of sociological perspectives. 2. To understand the definition and characteristics, and the significance of the social status and emotional content of being a member of a minority or majority. 3. To become aware of the reasons for the attitudes of one group toward another. 4. To be able to suggest ways to alleviate negative attitudes among peoples. Course Evaluations (grading): Each student will choose approximately two ethnic groups (depending on enrollment) on which to present to the class their contributions to this country. A grade will be given based on the completeness of the research and presentation. There will be in addition three papers assigned, two to be written outside class, one to be written in class. There will be two exams, a mid-term and a final. Presentations, papers, and exams will only be accepted when due, unless the student is in the hospital, or has a family emergency, either of which has been reported to me and alternative arrangements made. Grades given will be on the scale of A-F, as required by the administration. All grading events will be given equal weight. Class participation and behavior may be taken into account in determining final grades. Extra Credit may be earned for any project suggested by you and approved by the instructor. Simply copying articles, unless specifically assigned, will not count for extra credit. These projects must require a substantial amount of work, and the paper must reflect that effort. As stated in the Student Handbook, any indications of cheating or plagiarism, including lack of, or incorrect citations, will result in either a grade of F, or lowering ofyour grade, as determined by the instructor. This will also include collaboration or assistance provided by any other class member or other person, unless as part of an assigned project. Attendance Policy: Attendance is required. Absence is allowed only in the case of extreme illness or emergency, or by submission of the appropriate official excused absence form. The instructor must be notified of absences by leaving a message on her answering machine. (602-588-1465) Unexcused and/or unreported absences may affect your grade, unless special arrangements have been made with the instructor. “If you have a disability that may have some impact on your work in this class and for which you may require accommodations, you need to notify the Disability Services and Resources office, located in TDS 100. Their phone number is 623-845-3080.” Such disabilities will be accommodated insofar as possible in terms of physical needs and course requirements. Speak to the instructor at the beginning of the course concerning such accommodations. Paper Requirements: Grades will be determined by the quality of the content, research, if appropriate, grammar, spelling, and style. You are to use either APA or MLA style. Citations are very important. It is suggested that you find someone to help with editing if needed. Reports must be typed in a 13 point font and double spaced on white paper with 1 inch margins. There is no minimum length of a paper, but more thorough research, where indicated, should result in longer papers. Don’t forget to include bibliography when citations are used. Pages should be stapled together; they should not be put in any kind of folder. I will not provide a stapler. Papers that do not meet these requirements will not be accepted, and the grade of F will be given.CLASS SCHEDULE This is your reading and discussion schedule. The schedule will be somewhat flexible, and while based on the material in the text, will not necessarily recapitulate it. You will be expected to read and understand the material on your own before the beginning of each class; if you have questions about it, you are encouraged to ask them in class. If it puzzles you, it puzzles others. Your opinions and comments are welcome, as long as they are relevant. You may speak up at will, as long as rules of politeness are observed. You are encouraged to discuss with each other points being made in class, as long as the entire class is able to hear what you are saying. Aug. 23 - Housekeeping and explanation of requirements. Introduction of Pearson on-line materials. Aug. 25 - Chapter 1. The Study of Minorities. Pages 3-20. Aug. 30 - Video: Ellis Island, Part 1-2 Paper assigned on current immigration laws and circumstances. Sept. 1 - Video: Ellis Island, Parts 2-3 Sept. 6 - Chapter 2. Culture and Social Structure. Pages 23-42 Paper on immigration due. Sept. 8 - Chapter 3. Prejudice and Discrimination. Pages 45-65 Make list of TV shows that show prejudice and discrimination, with short description, in order to discuss them in class. Sept. 13 - Video: Only the Ball Was White. Sept. 15 - Remainder of video.. Sept. 20 - Chapter 4. Intergroup Relations. Pages 69-89. Activity to be assigned. Sept. 22 - Chapter 5. North and West European Americans. Pages 95-120. Presentations due on English, Dutch, Russian, German, Irish, and French Americans. Sept. 27. Guest speaker. Sept. 29 - Video. Fiddler on the Roof.Mid-term exam. Take-home open book. Honor system. Use ScanTron cards. Oct. 4 - Remainder of Video. Oct. 6 - Chapter 6. South, Central, and East European Americans. Pages 123-149. Presentations on Russian, Polish, Greek, Romani, Ukranian and Slavic Americans. Mid-term exam due. Oct.11 - Chapter 7. Native Americans. Pages 153-184. Guest Speaker. Oct. 13. Video. Faces of America. Oct. 18. Remainder of Video. Oct. 20 - Chapter 8. Asian Americans. Pages 187-218. Presentations due on Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Korean, Asian Indian, Pakistani, and Vietnamese Americans. Oct. 25 - Chapter 9. Middle Eastern and North African