HUMAN DIVERSITY

Course Details

Course Number: 3953  Section Number: 201

Spring 2012

Location: Martin Hall

Classroom Number: 106

Days & Times:

Tuesday and Thursday 8:00-9:20

Course Attachments

Textbooks

Appleby,G., Colon,E., & Hamilton, J.(2011). Diver
MSU Faculty Member
Carol Bisbee   
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Course Objectives

 

 

EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES:

 At the end of this course students should be able to:

     1.) understand the dynamics and functions of racism and oppression in institutional, cultural, and                   individual levels.

     2.) demonstrate an awareness of strategies that empower oppressed in our society, as well as to become  aware of strategies that could result in the elimination of racism.

     3.)  be able to interpret and respond to the behavior of clients from different cultures and demonstrate            increased sensitivity to the dilemmas experienced by different racial ethnic/groups.

     4.) discuss the nature and pervasiveness of individual, cultural, and institutional racism in relationship          to social welfare policy and social work practice.

     5.) demonstrate awareness of practice implications for working with racially/ethnic different clients and or expressions of racism in treatment/practice.


 

 


Course Expectations

 

EXAMS AND QUIZZES: There will be three (3) exams during the semester. You will be tested over the textbook, lectures, films/videos, guest speakers, and any class handouts.                                                             There will be no make-up exams UNLESS the student provides a written medical or other significant excuse. A student leaving the classroom for any reason during an exam will turn-in the exam as completed. On Scantron sheets, mark hard and erase well as there will be ABSOLUTELY NO CHANGES after the exams are scored!


Grading Standards

 

Exam I             100 points                    A = 320-288 points

Exam II                        100 points                    B = 287-255points

Exam III          100 points                    C = 254-222 points

 Presentation    20 points                     D= 221-189 points


 

320points                        F= 188-0 points


Final Exam5/10/2012  8:00 A.M.

Submission Format Policy

Classroom



Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception. Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters. We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student. We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed. Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

Students with Disabilities The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, 397-4140.

Safe Zones Statement The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

Contacting your Instructor All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MWSU e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Attendance Requirements

 

After five absences a student alert will be sent to the Dean of Students. The student will be either dropped from the class at that time or will lose 10 points per absence after missing five classes. TARDINESS OR LEAVING THE CLASS EARLY MAYBE COUNTED AS AN ABSENCE.

 


Writing Proficiency Requirement All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed English 1113 and English 1123 and 2) earned 60 hours. You may meet this requirement by passing either the Writing Proficiency Exam or English 2113. Please keep in mind that, once you've earned over 90 hours, you lose the opportunity to take the $25 exam and have no option but to enroll in the three-credit hour course. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at http://academics.mwsu.edu/wpr, or call 397-4131.