STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

         A.      Discuss the concept of open admissions.

         B.      Discuss early attempts toward cultural democracy and the current status.

         C.      Discuss the impact of mass higher education on the working class.

         D.      List five major ethnic groups within the Americas.

         E.      Discuss the diverse populations of the international community.

         F.      Discuss the impact of trends and labeling in ethnicity.

         G.      List four approaches to multi-cultural curriculum.

         H.      Discuss the sexist attitudes exhibited in consumerism.

         I.      Discuss the sexist attitudes exhibited in national politics.

         J.      Discuss the sexist attitudes exhibited in politics.

         K.      Compare and critically analyze the writings of Plato, Machiavelli, G. Edward Griffin, Edward T. Hall and Richard B. Herrnstein as they relate to human abilities.

         L.      Compare and critically analyze the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo with the land cession treaties between the United States and indigenous nations.

         M.      Analyze the concept of racial superiority as it relates to current concepts of inheritability, inequality and justice.

         N.      Discuss the power of irrational ideas and techniques useful in decreasing the anger, stress and guilt related to racism.

         O.      Discuss current stereotypes and realities related to the aged, disabled, gay community, homeless, and the non-Christian community.

         P.      Compare the concept of slavery with human rights in the early Americas.

         Q.      Discuss the impact of the Dred Scott Decision in 1857.

         R.      Discuss the impact of Brown V. Topeka Board of Education from the viewpoint of human and civil rights.

         S.      List five civil rights individuals and organizations with FBI investigative and surveillance files.

         T.      Analyze the current status of civil rights, affirmative action, ethnic studies, language rights and human rights.

         U.      Participate in an activity which promotes social and multi-cultural equality and understanding.

         V.      Compare the old notion of assimilation with multi-culturalism.

         W.      Participate in one problem-solving technique.

         X.      Name four coping skills techniques in cultural conflict.

         Y.      The student will read an article on the importance of multi-lingualism and bicognitive development or a short story exhibiting both skills.

         Z.      The student will read articles or essays relevant to topic.

         AA.     The student will read an article, essay, short story or excerpt of one non-western philosopher or literary figure, or the student will attend an exhibit of non-western artistry/artifacts.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      History of the Community College

 II.     Ethnicity

         A.      Understanding the ethnic diversity of the Americas.

         B.      Understanding the ethnic diversity of the International Community.

 III.    Gender

         A.      Defining the term sexist.

         B.      Understanding the effects of domestic, national and international power attitudes.

 IV.     Race and Racism

         A.      Understanding the major factors contributing to racism in the global society.

         B.      Learning to analyze the writings of several authors.

 V.      Other Oppressed Groups

         A.      Understanding and the need for equality among the aged, disabled, gay, homeless and non-Christian communities.

 VI.     History of Civil Rights

 VII.    Cultural Conflict

         A.      Understanding cultural conflict and problem-solving.

         B.      Understanding cultural sensitivity and coping skills.

 VIII.   Multi-lingual and Bicognitive Development in the Arts and Humanities.

         A.      To introduce the student to multi-lingual development in the arts and humanities.

         B.      To introduce the student to bicognitive development in the arts and humanities.

 IX.     Critical Thinking in the Humanities

         A.      To help the student understand the concept of critical thinking in the humanities.

 X       Globalism and Non-western Concepts in the Arts and Humanities.

         A.      To assist the student in understanding globalism.

         B.      To assist the student in understanding non-western concepts in the arts and humanities.