2011-2013 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
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2011-2013 Undergraduate Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SOC 249 - Race and Ethnicity


An examination of race and ethnic relations in American society including assimilation, pluralism, minority status, group tensions, and the dynamics of prejudice, discrimination, racism, and immigration. The social construction of race is studied in the context of American race and ethnic relations. The experience of historic and contemporary ethnic groups throughout the country, with emphasis on New York, will be explored.

Prerequisite: SOC 100  or SOC 133  or SOC 136 
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall