EDCT 5617 - Thriving in America as an Ethnically and Racially Conscious Person

Course Description

Often people cannot distinguish between race, racial identity and ethnicity. In this course, we explore the path toward race and ethnic identity development. We also provide students with the tools and skills to understand how to develop a positive racial identity. Students are provided with an opportunity to learn about what it means to be a Black man in America and how to identify and classify racial stereotypes.

Course Outline

Week 1: Race and Ethnicity
Week 2: Race & Ethnic Identity Development
Week 3: Redefining Race & Ethnicity for Self
Week 4: Becoming Racially & Ethnically Conscious

Learner Outcomes

At the end of this course participants will be able to:

Distinguish between race, racial identity and ethnicity
Assess how they interact with others in the context of race, racial identity and ethnicity
Identify social norms and labels as they relate to interactions between racial groups
Use tools and skills to demonstrate their understanding of what it means to be a Black man in America

Notes

Online course only. Web access Required. This course is hosted on Moodle. Course materials are provided unless listed otherwise. Students must have access to a computer with high-speed Internet access. Not recommended for iPad-only access. Internet Explorer does not support Moodle and is not recommended. Students are asked to login into online environment using Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. YouTube videos might not display on Opera or Internet Explorer. Some videos require Adobe Flash Player.