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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Soc Day 28 - Race as a Social Construct

Objective:  Examine race and ethnicity in a sociological construct.

Task:  To begin, we'll listen to and discuss an interview with the CEO of Xerox, 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: 
  • Wednesday, May 14 - Race & Ethnicity vocabulary due
  • Thursday, May 15 - "When Did Jews Become White Folks" discussion
  • Thursday, May 15 - Ethnicity in America presentation in class
  • Monday, May 19 - Reflection thesis statement due in class
  • Thursday, May 22 - Race & ethnicity quiz
  • Tuesday, May 27 - Reflection outline due in class
  • Tuesday, June 3 - Reflection essay due in class
Reflection Essay:  Use your notes and class activities to write an essay reflecting on social class, gender, and race in America.  (See rubric for grading criteria)

Extending class discussion:

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