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3/28/2024 4:46:27 PMCOUN 74 Course Outline as of Fall 1999

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  COUN 74Title:  IDENTITY &DIVERSITY  
Full Title:  Identity and Cultural Diversity
Last Reviewed:5/13/2019

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled3.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled52.50
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled03 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:  GUID 74

Catalog Description:
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A comparative and historical analysis of society and individual behavior from a multicultural perspective.  An examination of U.S. American cultural groups and the various experiences and ideas that influence behavior.  This course will explore the experiences of at least three of the following cultural groups:  African, European, Asian, Latino and Native American. The relationship between personality development and culture, barriers to effective cross-cultural interaction and the development of communication styles will also be explored.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100.

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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A comparative and historical analysis of society and individual behavior from a multicultural perspective. An examination of American ethnic/ cultural Groups (African, Asian, European, Latino and Native Americans) and experiences that influence behavior.  The relationship between personality development and culture, barriers to cross cultural interaction and communication styles will also be explored.
(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 1995
Inactive: 
 Area:D
G
Social and Behavioral Sciences
American Cultures/Ethnic Studies
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 DSocial ScienceFall 2010
 D3Ethnic Studies  
 D7Interdisc Social or Behavioral Science  
 DSocial ScienceFall 1997Fall 2010
 D7Interdisc Social or Behavioral Science  
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 4Social and Behavioral ScienceFall 2020
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 1995Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 2020Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable



COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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THE STUDENT WILL:
1. Identify and analyze concepts of identity including personality,
  and factors that influence personal choice.
2. Define and discuss the basic components of culture, including
  values, attitudes, beliefs and socialization.
3. Analyze the biological aspects of cultural difference.
4. Define cultural groups (ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age,
  etc.)
5. Discuss concepts and theories regarding prejudice, including bias,
  stereotypes, ethnocentrism and racism.
6. Research, and  compare and contrast ethnic/cultural groups within the
  United States: African, Asian, European, Latino and Native American.
7. Identify and analyze cultural value systems contributing to prejudice
  and cross-cultural barriers.
8. Identify and analyze terms, concepts and theories related to
  verbal, non-verbal and inter-cultural communication.
9. Compare methods and approaches to effective cross-cultural interaction
  and personal change.

Topics and Scope
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I. Introduction
 A. Vocabulary and terms related to identity, culture,
    prejudice, communication and cross-cultural interaction.
 B. Imperatives for intercultural competence.
II. Personality and Culture
 A. Dimensions of identity and personality.
 B. DIE (Description, Evaluation and Interpretation).
 D. Components of culture, assimilation and acculturation.
 E. Biological factors influencing cultural identity.
 F. American culture and values, individuality and conformity.
 G. American ethnic cultures:  African, Asian, European, Latino and
    Native American.
III. Cross-cultural Interactions
 A. Introduction to concepts of ethnocentrism, prejudice and racism.
 B. Video:  "A Tale of O"
 C. White and male priviledge in American society.
 D. Video:  "The Color of Fear"
 E. Readings from the perspective of culture-specific groups (ethnic,
    gender, sexual orientation, physical ability, etc.)
 F. Recognizing and identifying prejudices.
IV. Cross-cultural Competencies
 A. Theories and concepts in communication including non-verbal and
    intercultural communication.
 B. Avoiding the negative consequences of stereotypes and differential
    status.
 C. Barriers to effective intercultural interaction.
 D. Effective methodologies for intercultural interaction.

Assignments:
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1. Seven (2-page minimum) writing assignments on: cultural identity,
  values, cultural observations, comparing/contrasting culture
  groups, reaction paper to "Color of Fear" video, experiencing
  prejudice and communication styles.
2. Two essay examinations.
3. An oral reort on a cultural-specific reading.
4. A 5-page minimum research paper on a culture-specific group.
5. Oral presentation relating to research paper.
6. Final essay examination.

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
40 - 70%
Written homework, Reading reports, Essay exams, 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
0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
20 - 60%
Oral Presentations Class Participation and Attendance


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Brislin, Richard  Understanding Culture's Influence on Behavior
 (HarcourtBraceCollege Publishers, '93)
Gochenour, Theodore  Beyond Experience: The Experiential Approach to
 Cross-Cultural Education (Intercultural Press, Yarmouth, Main, '93)
Gonzales, Alberto  Our Voices: Essays in Culture, Ethnicity and
 Communucation (Roxbury Publ. Co., Los Angeles, CA., '94)
Kohls, L. Robert and Knight, John  Developing Intercultural Awareness:
 A Cross-cultural Training Handbook, 2nd Ed.  (Intercultural Press, 94)
Lustig, M. and Koester, J.  Intercultural Competence: Interpersonal
 Communication Across Cultures (HarperCollinsCollege Publ., 93)
Samovar, Larry and Porter, Robert  Communication Between Cultures
 (Wadsworth Publishing Co., '95)
Salett, Elizabeth and Koslow, Diane  Race, Ethnicity and Self: Identity
 in Multicultural Perspective (NMCI Publications, Washington, DC, '94)
Stephan, Walter and Stephan, Cookie  Intergroup Relations  (Westview
 Press/Harper Collins Inc., '96)

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