SOCL 120 Cultural Diversity in American Society

Cultural Diversity in American Society is a course designed to strengthen student awareness of cultural pluralism and cultural diversity. This course focuses on the analysis of a wide spectrum of selected minority groups and their relationship to the dominant society and culture. The socio/psychological components which have brought about the group’s unique ethnic identity will be investigated. Heavy emphasis will be placed on examining the positive consequences of cross-cultural awareness as a means of lessening intergroup tensions and conflicts.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Offered Distance Learning: Yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Social Science
SUNY General Education Designation(s): Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice, Social Science, U.S. History and Civic Engagement
Applied Learning Type: OSL
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3