DIVERSITY

CLASSES: Room 226                                                               Tuesdays and Wenesdays 2-4 PM

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The aim of this course is an invitation to students for critical knowledge on the mechanisms by which identity and socio-cultural diversity is constructed within Western postindustrial societies. Our proposal will provide an introductory approach on the production of difference along with an advocacy for the recognition of diversity as the basis for coexistence.

 PRE-REQUISITES

The students should hold a suitable oral, reading and writing competence in English language.

 MEANS OF EVALUATION

Grades will be based on students’ class participation, performance on written assignments, oral presentations, and exams.Class participation as well as homework involves both individual and workgroup outcomes.

Exams	50%
Working group outcomes	30%
Individual assignments	20%

 PUNCTUALITY AND DEADLINE REGULATION

Regarding to class timing, late arrivals or early departures will be counted negatively. Assignments’ deadlines will be known fairly in advance. Late submission won’t be considered.

 SCHEDULE AND CONTENTS

To be seen the first day of classes.

 SOURCES, READINGS AND FURTHER MATERIAL

A printed folder containing main resources will be released at CopyPrint for reproduction purposes. Further materials will be displayed at MiAulario site in a weekly basis.

 SMARTPHONES AND OTHER IT DEVICES

Professor is assuming that most of students belong to the IT generation. Consequently, texting, browsing, checking social networks and any other online activity will be restricted to educational purposes within our course.

 OFFICE HOURS

Social Work Dpt, Encinas Bld. 2nd Floor

Tuesdays 8:00-10:00, 12:00:14:00                                       Thursdays 10:00-12:00

Using MiAulario forums for questions of general interest will be appreciated.

 MAIN REFERENCES

Cultural Anthropology: Appreciating Cultural Diversity, 15/e. Conrad Phillip Kottak, University of Michigan. ISBN: 0078035007. Copyright year: 2013. Language: English

On Being Different: Diversity and Multiculturalism in the North American Mainstream. 4th Edition. By Conrad Kottak , Kathryn Kozaitis. Publication Date: Jun 14, 2011. ISBN:0078117011 / 9780078117015. Language: English