Sociology (SOCI) 380

Overview

SOCI 380 introduces the study of ethnic and minority group relations from a Canadian perspective. A series of topics illustrate the diversity in historical background and contemporary social status of a variety of ethnic groups in Canada. The course also analyzes some of the theoretical problems associated with the study of ethnic and race relations in a multicultural society.

This course examines several major theoretical approaches currently used in sociological research on ethnic and minority group relations. Each of these perspectives is applied to a range of topics in Canadian ethnic relations including, for example, social stratification and ethnic inequalities in Canada, the myths of multiculturalism and assimilationism, the historical exploitation of immigrants in Canada, immigration and race relations, visible minorities in the Canadian mosaic, Canada’s Aboriginal peoples, Quebec and the French in Canada, the politics of separatism, and multiculturalism.

Outline

Sociology 380: Canadian Ethnic Relations is divided into nine units.

Unit 1: The Sociology of Ethnic and Minority Group Relations

Unit 2: Theoretical Perspectives of Ethnic and Minority Group Relations

Unit 3: Social Class and Ethnic Inequality in Canada

Unit 4: Race and Racism in Canada

Unit 5: Gender Differences and Inequality

Unit 6: Immigration and Race Relations

Unit 7: Canada’s First Nations: The Special Problems of Aboriginal Minorities

Unit 8: Quebec and the French Fact in Canada

Unit 9: Multiculturalism and Its Discontents

Evaluation

To receive credit for SOCI 380, you must achieve a minimum grade of "D" (50 percent) on the final examination, and a minimum composite course grade of "D" (50 percent) for the entire course. The weighting of the composite grade is as follows:

To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.

Course Materials

Textbooks

Other Material

The course materials include a study guide, a course manual online, and a reading file.

Challenge for Credit Course Overview

The Challenge for Credit process allows students to demonstrate that they have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university level course.

Full information for the Challenge for Credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.

• Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Policy
• Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Procedures

Challenge Evaluation

To receive credit for the SOCI 380 challenge registration, you must achieve a grade of at least “C-” (60 percent) on the examination.

Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Course Registration Form

• Challenge for Credit Form