MINORITY STUDIES SYLLABUS
Instructor: Mr. Forst
Course Title: Minority Studies
Course Description:
Minority studies is a course open to junior and senior students that examines the
background, the current condition, and future prospects for selected minorities in the United
States. Topics of discussion include minorities and politics, economics, education, justice
systems, changing demographics and contributions.
The Student can be expected to know that:
1. The diversity of racial and ethnic groups in American can result in cultural tensions
2. Despite the differences that exist between racial and ethnic groups, there is still much that
all have in common.
3. By learning about each racial group, we will come to understand the common goals they
share, and how different racial and ethnic groups can bridge the differences that separate
them.
Credit:
Level: 11th or 12th Regular
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Prerequisites:
none
Area of Study:
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Understanding Diversity
The Immigrant Experience
History of Minorities
Segregation in Society
Celebration of Minority Accomplishments
Civil Rights
Make-up of America
Grades:
1. Classroom participation (I will keep track of participation it will be worth a percentage of your grade)
2. Homework/In-class assignments (research assignments, journals, etc)
3. Quizzes
4. Projects/Presentations
5. Semester Exams
Academic Rules:
Late Homework will be accepted for 50% credit
Late Projects/Presentations will lose one letter grade for everyday late
Returning from any absence the student must ask Mr. Forst what was missed in class and what
can be done to make up the work.