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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
COUN 7 | Title:
IDENTITY & DIVERSITY |
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| Full Title:
Identity and Cultural Diversity |
| Last Reviewed:5/13/2019 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 6 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total 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:
COUN 74
Catalog Description:
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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, communication styles and counseling strategies will also be explored.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100 or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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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, communication styles and counseling strategies will also be explored.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100 or equivalent
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
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| | D | Social Science | Fall 2010 | |
| | D3 | Ethnic Studies | | |
| | D7 | Interdisc Social or Behavioral Science | | |
| | D | Social Science | Fall 1997 | Fall 2010 |
| | D7 | Interdisc Social or Behavioral Science | | |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| | 4 | Social and Behavioral Science | Fall 2020 | |
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1995 | Inactive: | |
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| UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2020 | Inactive: | |
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| C-ID: |
Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Recognize and articulate the social, political, economic, and cultural context that
characterize individuals and groups.
2. Recognize and analyze individual self-awareness of identity and diversity within
a socio-cultural context.
3. Describe counseling strategies related to the individual characteristics of a client,
including but not limited to: disability, gender, sexual orientation, culture, ethnicity,
age and health status.
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Identify and analyze concepts of identity including personality as well as 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, compare and contrast ethnic/cultural groups within the United States
including but not limited to: 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.
10. Discuss counseling strategies pertaining to different cultural groups.
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, Interpretation and Evaluation)
C. Components of culture, assimilation and acculturation
D. Biological factors influencing cultural difference (physical attractiveness, body image, sex
role typology)
E. American culture and values, individuality and conformity
F. American ethnic cultures: African, Asian, European, Latino and Native American
G. Historical analysis of American and ethnic cultures
III. Cross-cultural Interactions
A. Introduction to concepts of ethnocentrism, prejudice and racism
B. White and male privilege in American society
C. The perspective of culture-specific groups (ethnic, gender, sexual
orientation, physical ability, etc.)
D. Recognizing and identifying prejudices
IV. Cross-cultural Competencies
A. Theories, concepts and cross cultural counseling strategies
B. 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. Three to five reaction papers of 1-2 pages each on: cultural identity, values, cultural
observations, comparing/contrasting culture groups, prejudice and communication styles
2. A five page minimum research paper on a culture-specific group
3. Mid-term and final essay examinations
4. At the discretion of the instructor, oral presentation and/or group projects may be assigned
5. Reading 30-40 pages per week
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
20 - 50% |
| Reaction papers, Research paper | |
| 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
50 - 80% |
| Mid-term and final essay examinations | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
0 - 10% |
| Oral presentations and/or group project; class participation and attendance | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Racial and Ethnic Groups. 15th ed. Schaefer, Richard. Prentice Hall. 2019
The Convergence of Race Ethnicity and Gender. 5th ed. Robinson, Tracy. Pearson-Prentice Hall. 2017
Race, Class and Gender. 9th ed. Andersen, Margaret and Collins, Patricia. Thomson/Wadsworth. 2016
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