Course Information
Course ID:	SOC*021
Course Name:	MINORITIES IN THE UNITED STATES
Section Number:	59266
Units:	3
Instructor Name:	Laird
Course Type:	Telecourse
Course Description: Analysis of lifestyles and experiences of major ethnic and racial groups in the U.S. Concepts of cultural diversity, history and contributions of such groups to the U.S.; discrimination and achievements are included. Telecourse "Dealing with Diversity" is used. See meetings below.
Instructor Contact Information
Email Address:	ruth_laird@wvmccd.cc.ca.us
Phone Number:	408-855-5186
Mail Address: MS #20, Social Science Division, 3000 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054-1897
Campus Office Location: Ruth Laird's Office is W3-601A, on the 3rd floor, NW corner
Office Hours:	W3-601A T/Th 2-3 pm; Wed 1:30-3pm; Fri 12:30-1pm;
Other Information
Orientation Schedule: MANDATORY ORIENTATION IS REQUIRED ON SAT., FEB. 2, 2-4PM, RM.MT-09 To Add this section after Jan 28th, you must attend Orientation or contact Instructor directly
On Campus Requirements: MANDATORY ORIENTATION Sat Feb. 2, 2-4pm, MT-09 MIDTERM EXAM Sat. March 22, 2-4pm, MT-09,Scantron 882E/ES,#@ Pencil REVIEW FOR FINAL Sat May 3, 2-4pm, MT-09 *Optional but MUST attend 3 on-campus sessions over the semester. FINAL EXAM, Sat. May 24, 2-4pm, MT-09
Exam Requirements and Location: SEE ON CAMPUS REQUIREMENTS ABOVE
Advisories: ADVISORY: Before you enroll in degree applicable courses, it is recommended that you are Eligible for ENGL 108a and READ 053. ACCEPTABLE for Credit at UC, CSU
Required Books & Materials: "Dealing with Diversity" TELECOURSE STUDY GUIDE FOR STUDENTS; TEXTBOOK: DEALING WITH DIVERSITY, J.Q. Adams, Kendall-Hunt,2005-6 CHECK BROADCAST SCHEDULE FOR TELECOURSES UNDER DISTANCE LEARNING. OPTIONAL: RENTAL OF VIDEOS, $50 AT CASHIER--TAKE RECEIPT TO LIBRARY CIRCULATION DESK TO PICK UP--$25 RETURNED AFTER VIDEOS IN
Outline of Topics to be Covered: Social Interaction in Diverse Settings; Cross Cultural Communication; Cahnging Face of America and the World; Race Our Most Dangerous Myth; Social Class, Gender, Ability Issues, Age Issues. Groups: Native American, Hispanic/Latino, African Americans, Asian Americans Middle Eastern Americans; Creole and Mixed Ethnic American; Euro Americans
Notice on Disabilities: Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact me privately to discuss your specific needs. Please contact DISC (Disability Instructional Support Center) in S2-201, (408.855.5085 or 408.727.9243 TTY) to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with verifiable documentation.
Websites: http://www.missioncollege.org/distlearn/schedules.html http://www.missioncollege.org--Choose Distance Learning link for Information about Distance Learning--both online and telecourses and "Getting Started" Intro to DL.