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About the Course

Learners will deepen their understanding and appreciation of ways in which race, ethnicity and cultural diversity have shaped American institutions, ideology, law, and social relationships from the colonial era to the present. Race and ethnicity are ideological and cultural categories that include all groups and individuals. Hence, this course is designed in significant part to take a broad look at the ideology of race and cultural diversity in America’s past and present. The primary focus is on the historical and social relationships among European Americans, Native Americans, African Americans, Latino/as, and Asian/Pacific Americans. Issues of race and ethnicity are examined across different ethno-cultural traditions in order to interweave diverse experiences into a larger synthesis of the meaning of race and ethnicity in American life. In this course, we conceive of “race” and “diversity” as references to the entire American population, even as we recognize that different groups have unique historical experiences resulting in distinctive and even fundamental cultural differences. We treat race and ethnicity as dynamic, complex ideological and cultural processes that shape all social institutions, belief systems, inter-group relationships, and individual experiences....

Top reviews

CL

Dec 1, 2020

This course was outstanding. The video presentaions, additonal readings, and peer reviews allowing insight into other students perspectives was a definite plus. Will recommend to other co-workers.

KK

Jan 8, 2023

This is an exceptional course that requires a lot of critical thinking! As an African American librarian and Doctoral Student at the University of North Texas, I enjoyed and recommend this course.

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By Lalifatou B

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Jan 27, 2021

The course was very interesting and well done! I have learned so many things, truly recommend it !

By Meghan R

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Jul 29, 2020

Very thorough class and well organized to bring attention to many inequalities in our culture.

By Scott S

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Aug 3, 2020

Truly broadened my knowledge of the implicit bias and systemic racism in our country.

By Philip H

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Jan 18, 2022

Very informative and concise. An excellent tutorial on this all important subject.

By Deleted A

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Aug 21, 2020

A very informative course that is relevant to past and current race related issues!

By Holly G

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Aug 3, 2020

Great course! Really eye opening on how the United States got to where it is today.

By Elliott W

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Nov 16, 2020

Excellent course. I learned a lot! Kudos and accolades to Professor Anderson!

By Stephanie I

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Jul 10, 2020

Excellent course. Just what I was looking for. This was time very well spent.

By Kirstie J

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Jul 6, 2020

Very informative, both allowing for personal growth and creative thought.

By Maureen R

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Jul 30, 2020

Very informative and great opportunity to reflect on race in America.

By Deleted A

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Aug 4, 2020

Excellent. I appreciate the thoughtful and accessible information.

By Sophie N

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Sep 23, 2020

This has been really helpful to me, and I recommend it to anyone.

By Seth M H

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Jun 28, 2020

Fantastic and insightful! Easy course load and interesting topic.

By Tom A E J

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Sep 4, 2020

This is an excellent course. Dr. Anderson is a great professor.

By MARIO F C D

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Jun 28, 2020

Excelente curso. Dinamico y muy completo.

By Olivia C

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Jan 31, 2021

Great course and homework assignments

By Daniela C V

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May 31, 2020

Excellent course. Great insights.

By Lisa W

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Feb 8, 2018

Great Course, great instructor.

By FRANK A

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Aug 29, 2020

A VERY INTERESTING COURSE

By Timothy H

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Dec 29, 2020

Excellent presentation!

By Christopher A

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Aug 17, 2020

Very insightful course!

By Tracy S

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Oct 24, 2020

Very interesting topic

By Claire H

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Aug 5, 2020

I loved this course!

By Alberto I

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May 18, 2020

Really interesting!!

By Sofía M G

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Sep 5, 2020

Excelente curso!!!