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Weeks
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Topics
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Readings/Assignments/Due Dates
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WEEK 1
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Introduction to the course
(Sec 3)
Assumptions for class
interactions (Sec 3)
Introduction to the practicum (Sec 3)
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WEEK 2
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Introduction to the course
(Sec 1)
Assumptions for class
interactions (Sec 1)
Introduction to the practicum (Sec 1)
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"Who Am I?" Poem DUE (Sec 3) |
WEEK 3
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Syllabus scavenger hunt
Perspectives on human diversity
Human diversity terminology
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Scavenger Hunt DUE (Sec 1 & 3)
"Who Am I?" Poem DUE (Sec 1)
Terminology READING DUE
Practicum Sign up at the VOLUNTEER FAIR Monday 2/4
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. UMD Ballroom |
WEEK 4
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Practicum placements follow up
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Reflection 1 DUE
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WEEK 5
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Video: "Race-The Power of an Illusion"
Affirmative Action
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www.pbs.org/race
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WEEK 6
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Asian Culture and Traditions - Presentation
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Race Assessment
Outside Event 1 DUE See Event Listing
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WEEK 7
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Social Justice Issues
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Peggy McIntosh Quiz
Reflection 2 DUE
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WEEK 8
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Group Media Presentations
International Students - Panel
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Media Analysis Presentation
Tech Help Link
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BREAK
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SPRING BREAK
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SPRING BREAK
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WEEK 9
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Methodologies of Social Dominance
a class divided (Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes)
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NO QUIZ!
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WEEK 10
11/5
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Sexism and Age in Advertising
Video: Killing Us Softly
Sexism/Violence/Abuse
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Outside Event 2 DUE See Event Listing
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WEEK 11
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Poverty and Classism |
FIELD TRIP & PRESENTATION
Damiano Center
206 W. 4th Street
Duluth
218-726-0500
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WEEK 12
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Gay/Lesbian - Panel
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Social Dominance Quiz (Reading packet)
Interview DUE |
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WEEK 13
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Hmong - Panel
People with Disabilities - Panel |
Outside Event 3 DUE See Event Listing
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WEEK 14
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American Indian Culture and Traditions - Presentation
Race, Gender, and Contemporary Politics:
Obama on Race in America
Race Bait
Women are Never Front-Runners
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FINAL RESEARCH PAPER DUE
Choose ONE of the following for your final paper:
1. Poverty
2. Disabilities
3. GLBT
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WEEK 15
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Glass Ceiling Effect - Fish Bowl Activity:
Salad Bowl Metaphor
Course Evaluations
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Reflection 3 DUE
SIGNED PRACTICUM TIME LOG (30 hours voluntary work) DUE |
WEEK 16
Finals
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HAVE A GOOD SUMMER!
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