Understanding Race

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

CTI in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Student Learning Outcomes (SLO):

• Critically analyze claims, arguments, artifacts or information.

• Construct coherent, evidence-based arguments.

Additional Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge of the construction of race, race relations, racial disparities, and the structural inequities that shape western civilization

• Identify vital figures who contribute to the development of race theory, ideology and paradigms

• Develop a unique understanding of the social history that shapes western ideal of race, racialism, and the African American experience within North America and the world.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Weekly Discussion (10 weeks @ 3 points each)	30 points
Slide Deck Presentation	30 points
Mid-Term Exam	20 points
Final Exam	20 points

Grading Scale:

Percentage	Letter Grade
93-100	A
90-92	A-
87-89	B+
83-86	B
80-82	B-
77-79	C+
73-76	C
70-72	C-
67-69	D+
63-66	D
60-62	D-
59 and below	F

Attendance/Participation:

You are expected to log-on to Canvas and spend at least three hours per week engaging the course. The assessment for attendance will be incorporated into grading assignments.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

No course materials are required for purchase.