Estimated Tuition
$680.00
About the Course
Introduces K-12 educators to the foundational theories and concepts in Ethic Studies, and examines how social institutions have historically shaped race relations and social processes producing racial, class, and gender inequalities and stratifications. Analyze principles, methods, value systems and ethics of social issues confronting schools and classroom settings, as well as other local and global communities.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the histories and experiences of selected U.S. ethnic groups and their contributions to the development of U.S. society.
- Explain major theories of race and ethnic relations, and show the appropriateness of these models for analyzing U.S. society.
- Evaluate Key concepts such as race, ethnicity, gender, sex, class, racism sexism ethnocentrism, prejudice and discrimination.
- Explain the importance of race and ethnicity in the creation of cultural/artistic expressions and personal identities.
- Articulate an understanding of the structural roots and ideological dimensions of social oppression.
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of the gendered dimension of racial and ethnic stratification and experience.
- Identify differences and make comparisons comparison within and between ethnic and racial groups in the U.S.
- Apply the foundational theories and concepts in Ethnic Studies to their teaching philosophy and classroom lessons.