12/3/2024 9:16:33 AM	COUN 7 Course Outline as of Fall 2024	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  COUN 7	Title:  IDENTITY & DIVERSITY
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
		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:

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 EMLS 100 (formerly ESL 100) or equivalent

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

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 EMLS 100 (formerly 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
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
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
	4	Social and Behavioral Science		Fall 2020
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1995	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2020	Inactive:
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:

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:

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

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:

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:

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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