ANTH 201
An examination of the causes and consequences of racism, prejudice, stigma and discrimination within various social and structural contexts, with a focus on the Canadian experience. Multiculturalism, citizenship and aboriginal rights will also be explored.
Credits: 3
Hours:
Total Weeks: 15
This course is offered online: Yes
Prerequisites: First year course in Anthropology or Sociology or consent of instructor
Course Content:
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Introduction to the course, concepts and perspectives in the study of race, ethnicity, and ethnic relations
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Finding a Theoretical Focus; Theories of Ethnic Change and Persistence
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A Demographic History of Ethnic Groups in Canada
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Language and the Quebecois Nation, Presentation
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Ethnic Identity: Theories, Factors, and Dimensions of Ethnic Identification
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Construction of a Sacred Reality
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Race and Historic Racism; Classification of Humans, Racism in Historical Perspective, Immigration and Racism
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Racism: Prejudice and Discrimination
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Continued Racism
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The Quest for Human Rights
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Typology of Human Rights
Learning Outcomes:
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The goal of this course is to provide students with an understanding of ethnic, race and stigmatized minority relations in Canada and elsewhere.
- The course will examine the causes and consequences of racism, prejudice, stigma and discrimination within various social and structural contexts.
- The focus will be partly on the Canadian experience. Such topics as multiculturalism, new-nationalism, citizenship, immigration, ethnic cleansing, anti-antisemitism, and aboriginal rights will also be studied.
- An over-all human rights approach is offered as a framework to the analysis of ethnic and minority issues.
Grading System: Letters
Course Offered in Other Programs: No
Textbooks: Textbooks are subject to change. Please contact the bookstore at your local campus for current book lists.