SOCI 204 Race and Ethnic Relations
Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek,
Michigan, www.kellogg.edu
Course Information |
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Organization |
Kellogg Community College |
Course Number |
SOCI 204 Independent Study |
Credits |
3 |
Contact Hours |
48 |
Instructor |
Jonathan Williams
|
E-mail Address |
|
Course/Faculty Website |
www.kellogg.edu |
Office |
SB139J |
Campus |
Grahl |
Address |
125 Seeley St. |
City/State/Zip |
Coldwater, MI 49038 |
Office Hours |
See Schedule
|
Office Phone |
269-965-3931 ext. 2229
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Office Fax |
(269) 966-4086 |
Beginning Date |
1/29/19 |
Number of Weeks |
14 |
Meeting Times/Location |
Location: Online/Grahl
End
Date: May 2020 |
Course Description:
Students will discover whether their ancestors experienced prejudice and
discrimination, why they did or did not, and how individuals and a society can
resolve racial and cultural issues. Group relations in different countries will
be analyzed with a major emphasis on African Americans, Hispanics, Europeans,
Asians, and Gypsies in the United States.
Prerequisites:
ACCUPLACER reading score
of 60; or a "C" TSRE 55
Textbook(s):
Textbook:
Race and Ethnicity in America - A Concise History (Most recent edition) by Ronald Bayor, et al. W. W. Norton &
Company, Inc.
Learner Supplies:
Commonly found inexpensive clerical supplies. Plus access to assigned videos as
listed.
General Education:
This course is considered a
General Education course. For more information, please see the Kellogg Community
College catalog under ‘Instructional Information – General Education.’
Course Competencies:
1.
Identify the
meaning of cultural diversity in the global community.
2.
Demonstrate an
understanding of basic terms relating to citizenship in the global community.
3.
Integrate
knowledge of historical, geographical and/or political perspectives relating to
citizenship in the global community.
4.
Integrate
knowledge of cultural, social and/or economic perspectives relating to
citizenship in the global community.
5.
Compare and
contrast cultures and ethnic groups relating to citizenship in the global
community.
Mode of Instruction:
This course will incorporate a variety of learning
experiences. Lectures, class discussions, large and small group work, and oral
and written assignments will be used to enhance and reinforce textbook readings.
Guest speakers, videos, hands-on learning activities and field trips may also be
used to support textbook theory and practice.
Grading Information:
Grading Chart:
94-100%
A
90-93%
A-
87-89%
B+
84-86%
B
80-83%
B-
77-79%
C+
74-76%
C
70-73%
C-
67-69%
D+
64-66%
D
60-63%
D-
Below 60%
F
Assignments:
1.
Chapter Check-Ups:
Students will complete short quizzes for each of
the chapters of the text.
200pts (10x20 Points Each)
2.
Chapter Posts: Students will complete a chapter post and reply associated with each
chapter of the text.
200pts (10x20 Points Each)
3.
Personal Discovery:
Each student will research their ancestry and present their findings to the
class in discussion format.
100pts
4.
Final Research Paper:
Each student will research the topic as presented in class of the last 20 years
of American race and ethnic history. Incorporating concepts and data from the
course text, as well as additional scholarly sources. This will be a structured
5 page (minimum) paper.
500pts
Grade Determination:
Assignments:
Points Possible:
Chapter Checkups:
200 (10x20 Points Each)
Chapter Posts:
200 (10x20 Points Each)
Personal Discovery:
100
Final Research paper
500
Total Points Possible
1,000
Make-up Work and Late Assignments:
The instructor recognizes
you may have legitimate reasons to be absent from class. Such circumstances may
include verified illness, subpoenas, jury duty, or the death of a close family
member. It is your responsibility to talk with the instructor and provide the
necessary verification for your absence. In these circumstances and when
possible, the instructor will try to provide options for making-up the missed
assessment.
Attendance:
Regular attendance is an
essential part of the educational experience and a requirement for an adequate
evaluation of each student’s academic progress. Excessive absence is reported to
the Academic Advising department. An
Advisor will reach out to students to discuss options for success.
Continued absenteeism may lead to administration action. Faculty are
required to report to the Financial Aid office students who have never attended
class. Federal aid may be reduced if a student does not begin attendance in all
classes. This includes online courses. For more information, please visit:
http://www.kellogg.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Handbook-2016-2017.pdf
Drop/Add Procedures:
Drop/Add procedural
information may be found at: http://www.kellogg.edu/catalog. The drop/add dates
for every course may be found on the KCC web site at: www.kellogg.edu follow the
schedule link.
Incomplete Grade and Additional Grading Policies:
For information regarding
additional grading policies, please visit the KCC catalog at:
http://www.kellogg.edu/catalog
Disability Services:
While ensuring
the academic integrity of its programs, Kellogg Community College is dedicated
to providing the reasonable accommodations needed to ensure equal access to
educational opportunities for individuals with verified disabilities. Disability
services are provided to students who self-disclose a disability to the
Support
Services Department and provide
appropriate documentation. Support Services may be reached at 269.965.4150 or
supportservices@kellogg.edu.
Academic Integrity Policies:
Ethical
conduct is the obligation of every member of the KCC community.
Breaches of Academic integrity constitute serious breaches of ethical
conduct. Academic integrity requires
that all academic work be wholly the product of an identified individual or
individuals. This policy
demonstrates KCC’s concern for academic integrity and guarantees a fair
procedure for handling these concerns.
Examples of unethical conduct include:
cheating, fabrication, and plagiarism.
For more information regarding
KCC’s Student Code of Conduct, please visit:
http://www.kellogg.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Handbook-2016-2017.pdf.
Code of Conduct:
Kellogg Community College
students are expected to model the skills and behaviors of working
professionals. This includes exhibiting behaviors which support respect and
courtesy in the class environment. For more information regarding KCC’s Student
Code of Conduct, please visit:
http://www.kellogg.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Handbook-2016-2017.pdf.
Safe and Successful Campus Environment:
KCC is dedicated to
providing a safe environment which is conducive to success for all students.
When staff notice that a student is struggling emotionally,
intellectually, or behaviorally with classroom expectations, they may notify the
appropriate personnel on campus to intervene and provide assistance to that
student. Academic assistance is
available in The Bridge and through Academic Advising; personal counseling is
also available in Support Services.
Students whose behavior
suggests they are struggling may also be contacted by the KCC Director of
Student Relations or by KCC Public Safety.
If students have safety concerns about others’ behavior in class or on
campus, those students are encouraged to discuss their concerns with KCC Public
Safety directly.
Academic
Support Services:
Kellogg
Community College is committed to your academic success. If for any reason a
student is struggling with a class, speak to the Professor immediately. They are
the best resource. Additional resources available include The Bridge (http://www.kellogg.edu/services/the-bridge/)
and Support Services (http://www.kellogg.edu/services/student-support-services/).
Honors Contract Information:
Honors contracts are a way
for students to turn any college-level KCC course into an honors course, giving
them the flexibility to take ownership over learning. At the beginning of the
semester, with instructor approval, a student may work with the instructor to
develop a unique honors project beyond the course syllabus. Once the honors
project is clearly defined and the student’s project has been approved by the
instructor, the student works independently on that project during the semester
and may seek support from the instructor as needed; then, at the end of the
semester, when the student successfully completes the honors project as outlined
in the contract and earns at least a
B+ in the course, the student will earn honors designation on their transcript.
To download the honors contract and learn more about the Honors Program, please
visit http://www.kellogg.edu/academics/honors-program/.
Retain this Syllabus & Syllabus Disclaimer:
This syllabus is a record of
learning outcomes associated with this course. Many institutions will require a
copy of this syllabus to grant transfer credit. It is the student’s
responsibility to retain a copy for future use.
Information contained in
this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct
and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However,
this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community
College and any student, nor between the instructor and any student. The
instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of
Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional
techniques without notice or obligation.
Use of Technology &
Student Email Accounts:
The College has a variety of
computer systems which are provided for the use of students and are to be used
for education, research, academic development, and public service only. You are
responsible for seeing that the computing facilities are used in an effective,
efficient, ethical, and lawful manner. Computer systems, such as e-mail, are
intended for college related activities only. Inappropriate messages and/or
materials are not to be sent or stored. For more information, visit the KCC web
page at: www.kellogg.edu.
Textbook Statement:
There are multiple choices
for purchasing textbooks, including the Kellogg Community College bookstore
(www.kellogg.edu - follow the on campus link to the bookstore). Please be
advised that each student should fully investigate the refund policies of book
retail stores, including the Kellogg Community College bookstore, PRIOR to
purchasing a book for any course. When purchasing a book from the Kellogg
Community College bookstore, students are encouraged not to break a textbook's
binding, or open a book in shrink-wrap covering, prior to attending the first
course session in order to verify that a correct book has been purchased.
Students are advised to keep all receipts from book purchases.
Service Learning Option:
Incoming students enrolled
in general education degree programs will be required to complete a service
learning experience to qualify for graduation. All other students are encourage
to participate in a service learning experience. Service Learning information
may be found at: http://www.kellogg.edu/academics/service-learning/
Additional Information for Service Learning:
See the instructor if you are interested in pursuing this option. Detailed
instructions will be provided later, but you should know you will need to:
* Provide your own
transportation to and from the placement site.
* Perform a minimum of 15
hours of service.
* Complete your hours by due
date provided in the schedule.
* Complete reflection
activity(s).
* Successfully complete both
the course and the service.
Once the course and service
are completed satisfactorily, the instructor will notify the Registrar's office
and it will be indicated on your transcript.