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SOCI-211 - Canadian Society: Ethnic Inequality - 3.00 Credits

SOCI-211 - Canadian Society: Ethnic Inequality - 3.00 Credits

Course Details
This course will examine the concepts of ethnicity and inequality as they relate to various minority/majority relationships and Canadian social institutions.
Part of the:
  • UNIVERSITY TRANSFER Department
  • Prerequisites : SOCI 111, or permission of instructor.
    Course Outline
    Instructors Qualifications: Relevant Master's Degree.
    Office Hours: 1.5 Per Week
    Contact Hours: 45
    Student Evaluation
    Procedure:
    Assignments 50 - 70%, Final 30 - 50%, Total 100 %. Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
    Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, the student should demonstrate knowledge, skills, and/or attitudes in the following:
  • knowledge and understanding of the concepts of ethnicity and inequality as they relate to various minority/majority relationships and Canadian social institutions;

  • ability to identify, compare, contrast and integrate sociological concepts and theories as they relate to ethnic inequality in Canada;

  • the impact of Colonialism; and

  • work effectively and co-operatively in groups.
  • Text and Materials:
  • Li, Peter S. (1988). Ethnic Inequality in a Class Society. Toronto: Thompson Educational Publishing Inc.

  • Kerbo, Harold R. (1991). Social Stratification and Inequality. Toronto: McGraw Hill.
  • Other Resources:
    Transfer Credits: For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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