MCCCD Program Description

Studies in Cultural Diversity

Course: IGS292

First Term: 1999 Fall

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Interdisciplinary examination of selected topics in cultural diversity. Study of the interrelationships among diverse cultures within the contemporary United States. Selected topics vary.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify and explain the selected topic as it applies to cultural diversity within the United States. (I) 2. Describe the interdisciplinary perspectives that apply to the selected topic. (I) 3. Trace the history of the targeted culture(s) within the United States, and identify their cultural, social, and/or scientific contributions. (I) 4. Identify cultural challenges that arise from issues related to the selected topic. (I) 5. Compose at least three assignments in oral and/or written discourse related to the selected topic as it applies to cultural diversity in the United States. (II) 6. Locate, interpret, and evaluate reference sources related to the selected topic. (II) 7. Use reference sources to support a written and/or oral argument related to the selected topic. (II) 8. Incorporate feedback from others to improve assignments in oral and/or written discourse related to the selected topic. (II)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Interdisciplinary Examination of Selected Topic A. Overview of the selected culture(s) B. Interdisciplinary perspectives on cultural diversity C. The history of the selected culture(s) in the U.S. D. Cultural, social, and scientific contributions of the selected culture(s) E. Interactions of the selected culture(s) with other cultures in the U.S. II. Discoursing on Cultural Diversity Issues A. Gathering, interpreting, and evaluating information B. Formulating a position C. Uses of reference material to support a position D. Composing discourse 1. Oral 2. Written E. Revising discourse 1. Oral 2. Written F. Incorporating feedback to improve discourse

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 2/24/1998

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