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Monday, March 10, 2014

Soc Day 28 - Considering Race as a Social Construct

Objective:  Examine race and ethnicity in a sociological construct.

Task:  Happy Monday!  To begin, we'll listen to and discuss an interview with the CEO of a Fortune 500 company.  Then, we'll begin our exploration of race with notes on minorities and race.   Next, we'll get out the computers and participate in activity that illustrates the complexity of race.   Finally, I'll introduce a group project on minority groups in the United States.  You'll spend the remainder of class reading and taking notes on your assigned topic.

Homework:
  • Tuesday, March 11 - Race vocabulary due
  • Wednesday, March 12 - "When Did Jews Become White Folks" discussion (come prepared with at least 3 discussion questions and five comments on the article)
  • Monday, March 24 - Reflective essay due
  • Thursday, March 13 - Presentations - Minority Groups in US
Extending class discussion:

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