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Thursday, May 15, 2014

Soc Day 30 - Race In America

Objective:  Examine race and ethnicity in a sociological construct.

Task:  As you arrive to class today, please take a few minutes to review the reading assignment for today.  Before our discussion, you'll take a brief quiz to show that you prepared for today's discussion.  After our conversation, you'll watch an episode of 20/20 on race and sex in America.  Finally, you'll post a reflection to the Moodle and read Ten Things Everyone Should Know About Race (California NewsReel).

Homework: 
  • Thursday, May 15 - "When Did Jews Become White Folks" discussion
  • Friday, May 16 - Race & Ethnicity vocabulary due
  • Monday, May 19 - Reflection thesis statement due in class
  • Tuesday, May 20 - Ethnicity in America presentation 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:
"Study: Stereotypes Drive Perceptions of Race" (NPR, 2/11/2014)

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