COURSE OUTLINE BY UNITS
Unit I: Definitions, Theories and Background Issues
Activity: “What makes you unique?”
Introduction to course objectives and course relevance
Course definitions and basic theoretical concepts
Structural-functional, social conflict, symbolic interaction, assimilation, pluralism, ecology, unified, systems
Effects of stereotyping (+/-)
Video: “Roots of Prejudice and Intolerance”
Factors that influence perception
Social identity
Social Context
Conflict and oppression
Levels of interaction
Personality
Impact of Prejudice and Intolerance Nationally and Internationally
Schaefer’s five characteristics of “subordinate” groups
“Ethnocentrism”
Social Justice (National and International issues)
Connection of isms and oppression in U.S. and Globally
Racism
Concepts of race and racism
Handout: FRAME perspective
Video: “Everybody’s Ethnic: Your Invisible Culture”
Differentiate between prejudice and discrimination
Merton’s typology
Theories of prejudice
Extent of prejudice
Historical discrimination
Institutional discrimination
Discrimination today
Ethnic Identity
Stages of development
Adaptations
Activity: “What is your Racial/Ethnic Identity?”
Why can it be difficult to see racism and discrimination
Consciousness
Privilege
Awareness
Activity: “Collective Poetry”
Out of class activities :
Week 1 : Explore class resources, read 4 articles related to ethics/professional practice and theories of human behavior

Week 2 : Complete subpopulation responses and write diversity autobiography. Read 1 article related to identity
Week 3 : Read 1 article1 from each subpopulation considered to be “White Ethnic Americans”, study for the exam
Exam guide : Study all handouts, video notes and general course notes. In addition, specifically be familiar with any definitions, Schaefor’s characteristics, the theories and main concepts from each, effects of stereotyping, stages of adaptation for majority and minority identity development, stages of ethnic awareness development.
Unit II: History, Culture and Socialization
History of Immigrants from Ireland and Italy, and also Jewish immigrants
Immigration/labor policies
Political involvement - legal progression
Poem “Up Against the Wall” by Cherrie Moraga
Resilience and strengths
Impact of stereotypes
Professional considerations for practice
History of African Americans
Progression of law - social justice
Civil rights leaders and their contributions to change
Social and economic injustice (specifically housing, education, jobs and classism)
Resilience and strengths
Impact of stereotypes
Professional considerations for practice
History of Native Americans
Progression of law - social justice
Assimilation - Millenarian movement, Ghost Dance religion
American Indian Movement (famous demonstrations)
Social and economic injustice (specifically housing, education, jobs and classism)
Resilience and strengths
Impact of stereotypes
Professional considerations for practice
History (groups composing Latino Americans)
Difficulty of nomenclature (Chicanos, Hispanic, Cuban, Puerto Rican....)
Progression of law - social justice
Immigration/labor policies
Language and experience barrier
Social and economic injustice (specifically housing, education, jobs and classism)
Resilience and strengths
Impact of stereotypes
Professional considerations for practice
History (groups composing Asian and Pacific Island Americans)
Immigration/labor policies
WWII internment camps (Arkansas’ involvement)

Social and economic injustice (specifically housing, education, jobs and classism, focus on inter-city relation problems of late)
Resilience and strengths
Impact of stereotypes
Professional considerations for practice
Out of class activities :
Week 4 : Read 6 articles on African Americans
Week 5 : Read 2 articles on Native Americans and 2 articles on Latino Americans; watch 2 TED talks on related topics
Week 6 : Read 2 articles on Asian Pacific Islander Americans and 2 articles on Middle Eastern
Americans; watch 2 TED talks on related topics
Exam guide : Study all handouts, video notes and general course notes. In addition, specifically be familiar with any definitions, key policy and historical issues for each subpopulation (for example, executive order 9066, 14th Amendment, etc).
Unit II (second half): History, Culture and Socialization
History of Arab Americans
Social and economic injustice (specifically housing, education, jobs and classism)
Identifiability and negative beliefs
Discrimination - especially post 9/11
Resilience and strengths
Impact of stereotypes
Professional considerations for practice
History of Sexual Orientation
Overview of religious sentiments
Theories on sexual orientation (why do we have them about this diverse group and not others?)
Activity: Heterosexual Questionnaire
History of “Gay Rights” movement
Progression of law (or lack of) - social justice
Domestic partnership / Marriage (debate and lack of protection)
Resilience and strengths
Impact of stereotypes
Professional considerations for practice
Discussion of Aging Population
Senescence, Primary and secondary aging
Theories of successful aging
Population trends (youth, aged, classism)
Social and economic injustice (specifically housing, education, and jobs focusing on the very young and the aged)
Activity: “Facts on Aging Quiz”
Resilience and strengths
Impact of stereotypes
Professional considerations for practice

Handouts: “Hand Gestures” “Pool Shark”
Discussion of Women
Overview of Women in American History
Subordinate status - sexism
Key issues: sexual harassment, feminization of poverty, family roles, politics....)
Video: “Bobby Slam”
Resilience and strengths
Impact of stereotypes
Professional considerations for practice
History focused on individuals with different physical and mental abilities
Progression of law - social justice
Activity: “Disability Awareness Quiz”
Social and economic injustice (specifically housing, education, and jobs)
Resilience and strengths
Impact of stereotypes
Professional considerations for practice
Culture
Connection of current culture to past history
Functions of culture
Article: “Smiles in Translation”
Activity: “Values Orientation”
Socialization
Primary and Secondary
Behavioral determinism
Deviance
Environmental influences
Gap between dominant and subordinate groups (social and economic injustice)
Issues in U.S. and Internationally
Cultural Assimilation versus Pluralism
Out of class activities :
Week 7 : Write sexual orientation paper, watch you tube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZmKEEzhwzY , listen and read: http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/25040-1 , read http://darlenetandogenderblog.com/
Week 8 : Read 2 articles on Elderly and 2 articles on Females; watch 2 TED talks on related topics
Week 9 : Read 2 articles on Differently-Abled and 2 articles on Diversity in Americans; watch 2
TED talks on related topics
Week 10 : Conduct interviews and write paper for the diversity project
Week 11 : Read 1 article on socialization and 1 article on culture; watch 1 TED talks on related topic and 2 TED talks on some form of social deviance, study for exam
Exam guide : Study all handouts, video notes and general course notes. In addition, specifically be familiar with any definitions, key policy and historical issues for each subpopulation (for

example, 19 th
amendment, ADA, etc), basic functions of culture, personal factors and culture, types of socialization.
Unit III: Professional Competence
Narratives about “other” groups
Within communities and cultures
Within families
Within work environments
Activity: “Cultural Wisdom”
Areas of cultural conflict
Focus on communication
Verbal and nonverbal exchanges
Time
Social behaviors
Ethnocentric syndrome
Signs and symptoms
Activity: “Social Distance Scale”
Self-awareness
Prejudice and discrimination
Advantages and disadvantages
Identity issues
Professional and inter-personal skills
Projection
Transference and Counter-transference
Resistance
Defense Mechanisms
Multilevel Culture
Micro
Meso
Exo
Macro
Influence of personal culture
Handout: Culture as multilevel
Activity: “What is meaningful in daily life?”
Relationship builders and “breakers”
Personal
Professional
Within Organizations
Societal
Assumptions of culture
What do we believe
What are we aware of Globally
Activity: “Case Analysis”
How to begin the dialogue
Discussions of diversity
Development of awareness within U.S. and Internationally

Recovering from conflict
How to address miscommunication
Perception issues
Life long lessons and skills
Activity: “How would we be different if....?”
Video: “Breath”
Poem: “Just do it”
Out of class activities :
Week 12 : Read 6 articles related to conflict resolution and cross-cultural communication
Week 13 : Read 6 articles related to cross-cultural professional intervention within your area
Week 14 : Research and coordinate work for group project
Week 15 : No class hours – Thanksgiving Break!
Week 16 : Finalize work for group project, study for final exam
Exam guide : Study all handouts, video notes and general course notes. In addition, specifically be familiar with any definitions, potential areas of cross-cultural conflict, ethnocentric syndrome, counseling issues (transference, etc), defense reactions, professional skills.