SRJC Course Outlines

3/28/2024 6:10:34 AMPSYCH 34 Course Outline as of Fall 2000

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  PSYCH 34Title:  PSY PRINC-RACM/SEXM  
Full Title:  Psychological Principles of Racism & Sexism
Last Reviewed:10/9/2023

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled3.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled52.50
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled06 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total3.00 Contact Total52.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:
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The study of the socio-psychological principles, dynamics, and processes regarding the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors that influence and help maintain race and gender inequities.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100.

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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The study of the socio-psychological principles regarding race and gender inequities.
(Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100.
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Fall 1981
Inactive: 
 Area:D
G
Social and Behavioral Sciences
American Cultures/Ethnic Studies
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 ELifelong Learning and Self DevelopmentFall 1981
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 4Social and Behavioral ScienceFall 1981
 4IPsychology  
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 1981Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 1981Inactive:
 
C-ID:
 CID Descriptor: SOCI 150 Introduction to Race and Ethnicity SRJC Equivalent Course(s): PSYCH34 OR SOC30

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable



COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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  Students completing this course will be able to:
 1.  Define and analyze dimensions of racism and sexism
 2.  Compare and evaluate different perspectives including:  historical,
     economic, psychological, social and cultural
 3.  Understand the dynamics of prejudice and discrimination
 4.  Compare group, group differences and gender roles
 5.  Understand legal aspects of race and gender in the United States
 6.  Analyze the dynamics of stereotypes, language and domination
 7.  Develop profiles of tolerant and prejudice personalities
 8.  Compare the consequences of racism and sexism in at least three
     different racial or ethnic groups in the United States
 9.  Create and evaluate ways race, ethnic and gender equality can be
     achieved

Topics and Scope
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1. Identity
  a.  Ethnic and racial identity
  b.  Gender identity
  c.  Class identity
  d.  Stereotypes and prejudice
2. Power
  a.  Power and racism
  b.  Power, sexism and heterosexism
  c.  Legal discrimination
  d.  Violence
3. Diversity
  a.  Native Americans
  b.  Afro Americans
  c.  Hispanic Americans
  e.  Asian Americans
4. Change
  a.  Taking action
  b.  Change makers

Assignments:
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  Homework assignments will vary from week to week and will include
 readings from the text and other publications, reviewing class
 lecture notes, writing term papers, responding to essay questions,
 and at times listening and viewing selected audio-visual programs.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
10 - 25%
Term papers
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
0 - 0%
None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
75 - 90%
Multiple choice
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
0 - 0%
None


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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  Russell, James
   1994, AFTER THE FIFTH SON:  CLASS AND RACE IN NORTH AMERICA
   Englewood Cliffs:  Prentice Hall
 Cyrus, Virginia
   1999 EXPERIENCING RACE, CLASS & GENDER IN THE UNITED STATES, 3rd ed.
   Mountain View:  Mayfield Publishing
 Feiner, Susan
   1994 RACE & GENDER
   Englewood Cliffs:  Prentice Hall

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