PROPOSAL - CHANGE IN COURSE
Name of course being
changed:
History of Race and Ethnicity in the United States
HIST-205
What change is being
proposed?
Please select your choice(s)
[by typing an X in the
box (es)].
Explanation of proposed The course objectives are being changed to reflect the practices
change already in place in this course; those that help students become more
effective writers and oral communicators. The five new objectives that
are being proposed are designed to fulfill the oral communication
requirement and include all learning outcomes specified in those five
objectives. This course will provide a minimum of 7.5 hours of
instruction in oral communication with students demonstrating their
abilities to be effective oral communicators through a number of graded
class assignments, including the reiteration of the terms, concepts and
themes discussed in previous lectures as well as the clear
communication of complex problems and inter-disciplinary solutions.
Why is this change
Oral communication is already an important part of the History of
needed?
Race and Ethnicity in the United States course, with formal
presentations and group discussions well integrated into course
expectations. The addition of these learning objectives into the
course outline will formalize teaching practices that we already
engage in.
What effect will this
Students completing two qualified courses in the Social Science
change have on other
core will have satisfied the Oral Communication requirement. This
courses, transfer patterns,
change will broaden the course opportunities students have for
and/or programs?
completing the oral communication requirement at HCC.
Date of this proposal:
APPROVAL
SUBMISSION
COURSE
X
X
Delete the course
Change the course name
Change the course number
Change the course description
Change the pre-requisites or co-requisites
Change the course content substantially
Other: Change objectives to meet new oral communications
revisions
Submitted by:
Division(s):
August 31, 2009
Jerry Casway
SSCI
Electronic signature from
the division chair (s):
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Comments from division
chair(s):
The new Oral Communication requirements conform to the new
Gen Ed revisions.
When saving this file, please use the following naming format: Change in Course ENGL-999
Attach the original course outline and the revised course outline to this form. Include the words
“revised” and “old” on the appropriate outlines and highlight the changes made on the revised course
outline.
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COURSE OUTLINE
ORIGINAL
HIST-205
A History of Race, and Ethnicity in the United States
3 Semester Hours
HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Description
This course focuses on a "neglected dimension" in American History and society, namely the study of the diverse racial
and ethnic and other non-traditional communities in the United States. The impact of the Anglo-core culture on our
political, religious and economic institutions - Democracy, Protestantism, Capitalism - is the major frame of reference.
Assimilationist and power conflict sociological models are applied to white, ethnic, Native-American, Afro-American,
Hispanic-American and Asian-American groups. Immigration policies and hatred towards diverse groups are studied
from historical and contemporary perspectives. Prerequisite: ENGL-121. (3 hours weekly)
Overall Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1.
Be able to identify and give the significance of the following terms: race (early and late terms); racism; ethnic
group (broad and narrow definitions); minority group; prejudice; stereotyping; ethnocentrism; the four types of
discrimination.
2.
Be able to apply the following assimilationist models in analyzing specific racial and ethnic groups: Angloconformity; Melting pot (assimilation); salad bowl (cultural pluralism).
3.
Be able to apply the following power conflict models in analyzing specific racial and ethnic groups: Caste; Class
(Marxism) and Internal Colonialism.
4.
Examine the migration patterns of the English to the United States from 1607 to the present.
5.
Analyze the impact of the Anglo-core culture on our political and legal institutions (Republicanism), religion
(Protestantism) and the economy (Capitalism).
6.
Define Nativism and explain how different groups were discriminated by the core cultural groups.
7.
Critically analyze the history of two or three major white ethnic groups - Irish-Americans, Italian-Americans,
Jewish-Americans - and explain how they become part of the core-culture of America.
8.
Critically analyze the history of six major non-white groups - Native-Americans, Afro-Americans, MexicanAmericans, Japanese-Americans, Chinese-Americans, Korean-Americans, Vietnamese-Americans - and explain
how they remain outside of the core culture of modern America.
9.
Examine the current racial and ethnic makeup of the United States and project immigration policies for the next
twenty years.
10.
Examine the contemporary hate groups who espouse a philosophy of white supremacy and place these groups
within the American nativist tradition.
11.
Critically analyze the controversy surrounding the multicultural, historical and sociological perspectives on
America.
Major Topics
I.
Introduction
a.
Definition of key terms: race, racism, ethnic group, minority group, prejudice, stereotyping,
ethnocentrism, discrimination.
b.
Assimilationist perspectives on racial and ethnic relations: Anglo-conformity; melting pot
(assimilationist); salad bowl.
c.
Power conflict perspective on racial and ethnic groups: Caste; Class (Marxism); Internal Colonialism
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II.
Anglo-Core Culture
a.
English migration patterns - 1607 to the present
b.
Impact on Anglo-core culture on politics and law (Democracy), religion (Protestantism), economy
(Capitalism).
c.
Nativist attitudes of core culture towards other racial and ethnic groups.
III.
History of Non-English Racial and Ethnic Groups to U.S.
a.
White ethics: Irish-Americans, Italian-Americans, Jewish-Americans.
b.
Non-white groups: Native-Americans; Afro-Americans; specific Hispanic-Americans; specific AsianAmericans.
IV.
Contemporary Policies and counter-reactions
a.
Current immigration policies and future projections.
b.
Current hate groups and white supremacy.
c.
Controversy surrounding multicultural perspectives.
Course Requirements
Grading/Exams:
Grading procedures will be determined by the individual faculty member but will include the following:
Writing
Specific writing assignments will be determined by the individual faculty member but will require at least 2,500 words of
formal writing. The papers required are intended to communicate with a specific audience and meet the minimum
standards of proficiency. At least three exams will be required. Periodically students will use writing in class as a means
to learn, to integrate information, to review what they have learned, to review what they have learned, and to clarify their
response to assigned works.
Other Course Information
This course is a Social Science elective and an Arts and Science elective.
This course fulfills the cultural diversity requirement.
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COURSE OUTLINE
REVISED
HIST-205
A History of Race and Ethnicity in the United States
3 Semester Hours
HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Description
This course focuses on a "neglected dimension" in American History and society, namely the study of the
diverse racial and ethnic and other non-traditional communities in the United States. The impact of the Anglocore culture on our political, religious and economic institutions - Democracy, Protestantism, Capitalism - is the
major frame of reference. Assimilationist and power conflict sociological models are applied to white, ethnic,
Native-American, Afro-American, Hispanic-American and Asian-American groups. Immigration policies and
hatred towards diverse groups are studied from historical and contemporary perspectives. Prerequisite: ENGL121. (3 hours weekly)
Overall Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
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Be able to identify and give the significance of the following terms: race (early and late terms);
racism; ethnic group (broad and narrow definitions); minority group; prejudice; stereotyping;
ethnocentrism; the four types of discrimination.
Be able to apply the following assimilationist models in analyzing specific racial and ethnic groups:
Anglo-conformity; Melting pot (assimilation); salad bowl (cultural pluralism).
Be able to apply the following power conflict models in analyzing specific racial and ethnic groups:
Caste; Class (Marxism) and Internal Colonialism.
Examine the migration patterns of the English to the United States from 1607 to the present.
Analyze the impact of the Anglo-core culture on our political and legal institutions
(Republicanism), religion (Protestantism) and the economy (Capitalism).
Define Nativism and explain how different groups were discriminated by the core cultural groups.
Critically analyze the history of two or three major white ethnic groups - Irish-Americans, ItalianAmericans, Jewish-Americans - and explain how they become part of the core-culture of America.
Critically analyze the history of six major non-white groups - Native-Americans, Afro-Americans,
Mexican-Americans, Japanese-Americans, Chinese-Americans, Korean-Americans, VietnameseAmericans - and explain how they remain outside of the core culture of modern America.
Examine the current racial and ethnic makeup of the United States and project immigration policies
for the next twenty years.
Examine the contemporary hate groups who espouse a philosophy of white supremacy and place
these groups within the American nativist tradition.
Critically analyze the controversy surrounding the multicultural, historical and sociological
perspectives on America.
Demonstrate active listening skills by objectively restating, in his/her own words, material which
has been verbally transmitted.
Demonstrate the physical ability to speak effectively so that the receiver(s) can understand. This
will include diction, pronunciation, enunciation, pace, pitch, and volume.
Communicate an abstract or concrete idea so that the receiver(s) clearly perceives the intended
message.
Effectively deliver a formal oral presentation in front of a group.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate using appropriate language.
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Major Topics
I.
Introduction
A.
Definition of key terms: race, racism, ethnic group, minority group, prejudice,
stereotyping, ethnocentrism, discrimination.
B.
Assimilationist perspectives on racial and ethnic relations: Anglo-conformity; melting
pot (assimilationist); salad bowl.
C.
Power conflict perspective on racial and ethnic groups: Caste; Class (Marxism); Internal
Colonialism
II.
Anglo-Core Culture
A.
English migration patterns - 1607 to the present
B.
Impact on Anglo-core culture on politics and law (Democracy), religion (Protestantism),
economy (Capitalism).
C.
Nativist attitudes of core culture towards other racial and ethnic groups.
III.
History of Non-English Racial and Ethnic Groups to U.S.
A.
White ethics: Irish-Americans, Italian-Americans, Jewish-Americans.
B.
Non-white groups: Native-Americans; Afro-Americans; specific Hispanic-Americans;
specific Asian-Americans.
IV.
Contemporary Policies and counter-reactions
A.
Current immigration policies and future projections.
B.
Current hate groups and white supremacy.
C.
Controversy surrounding multicultural perspectives.
Course Requirements
Grading/Exams:
Grading procedures will be determined by the individual faculty member but will include the following:
Writing
Specific writing assignments will be determined by the individual faculty member but will require at least 2,500
words of formal writing. The papers required are intended to communicate with a specific audience and meet
the minimum standards of proficiency. At least three exams will be required. Periodically students will use
writing in class as a means to learn, to integrate information, to review what they have learned, to review what
they have learned, and to clarify their response to assigned works.
Other Course Information
This course is a Social Science elective and an Arts and Science elective.
This course fulfills the cultural diversity requirement.
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