COURSE SYLLABUS [scroll to the end]

Course Description

A study of what “culture” is; how we see it based on several factors, how it influences the choices and decision we make; how to deal positively with conflicts that inevitably arise in working/living situations with people of diverse cultures. This is a course structured to raise multicultural awareness and fortify students’ social skills in dealing with cultural differences. It includes ethnographic study of cultural groups in the U.S.A and responses to shared values, observations or experiences based on student’s ancestry, heritage, travels. Students will learn about culture “do and donts” around the world and provide the class with their own culture shock experience and how they overcame them. Through the study of cultural concepts, this course develops skills in critical thinking, writing and scholarly documentation.

Ancillary Learning Objectives

In addition, students will demonstrate increased competencies in:

Understanding what culture is, how it is acquired and how it shapes our values, attitudes and behaviors;
Articulating and assessing ethical views and their underlying behaviors related to ethnocentricity and prejudices of all kinds;
Assessing social problems from within a cultural context;
Developing the analytical skills and knowledge that will enable us to engage constructively with ideologies and issues of cultural diversity in the local, regional and global communities;

Working cooperatively with persons of diverse backgrounds; and
Appreciating the contributions of our own and other cultural groups to our global community.

ALAPO – CLDV OER spring 2021 syllabus – July 1

ACTIVE LEARNING ASSIGNMENT

PURPOSE

The purpose of the Active Learning Assignment is to:

Engage students in scholarship and research;
Enhance student’s learning for improved academic research success;
Encourage ownership and the ability to conduct active research for a WI course;
Work collaboratively with other students as part of a team;
Improve student’s independent and critical thinking abilities both in class and out of class sessions.