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SOCI 72 - First-Year Seminar: Race and Ethnicity in the United States

Description
In this seminar, students delve into the meaning and measurement of race in society, how it changes over time and space, and what it signals for the future of race/ethnic relations in the United States. Seminar activities include data collection and analysis and critical examination of race/ethnicity in popular culture. Class Notes: PREREQUISITES: *First-year students only.REGISTRATION PROCEDURES:*First-year students who are not enrolled in a fall 2017 FYS will register online when their registration appointment begins.*First-year students who enrolled in a fall 2017 FYS will be able to enroll in a spring 2018 FYS beginning Monday, November 20th (12:01am).ABOUT THE SEMINAR:It is impossible to understand the structure of American society, or the lived experiences of its people, without understanding both the meaning and consequences of race and ethnicity. Yet, while examples of what race does are well known to students interested in questions of social justice and inequality, the question of what race is receives considerably less attention. Any student familiar with U.S. society can identify myriad, often striking examples of racial inequality¿from highly disproportionate rates of poverty, unemployment and disease to racially disparate treatment at the hands of police, teachers and neighbors. But what, exactly, is ¿race?¿ The geographic origins of our ancestors? The social categories that others perceive from our appearance? The identities we claim based on a sense of belonging or attachment to a particular culture or community? Or can race be any and all of these things, depending on the context in which individuals perceive and react to one another? These are just some of pressing questions with which students will grapple in this seminar, as we delve into the meaning and measurement of race in society, how it changes over time and space and what it signals for the future of race/ethnic relations in the United States. In pursuit of these aims, we will incorporate a variety of instructional strategies and active learning techniques, including primary data collection and analysis, critical examination of race/ethnicity in popular culture (including music, literature, and film) and in-class group activities.ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:Anthony Perez studies the measurement, meaning and implications of race/ethnicity in the United States and abroad. His research focuses on the interplay between formal and informal conceptualizations of race and ethnicity and de facto measures of race/ethnic populations used in the Census, social surveys and demographic data; causes of uncertainty in the reporting of race across generations and throughout the life course; and the consequences of racial uncertainty for research on inequality, race-attentive social policy and demographic projections of past and future diversity. Enrollment Requirements: RC CLAS UGRD FIRST YR STDTS.
Recent Professors
Recent Semesters
Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016
Former Title
Race and Ethnicity
Class Size
24
Credits
3
Professor Reviews
5y
First-year
SOCI
Perez is a solid teacher for a first year seminar. There are only 2 major papers to write, and a couple of quizzes here and there which are easy to prepare for if you go to class. He does assign reading regularly, but most of the material is interesting and he'll tell you specifically if you can skim or not, which is very helpful.
2y
Senior
BUSI
Dr. P will open your eyes about the history of race (and racism) in America, but with tons of sources and lots of stats. Every UNC student will learn something from this dude. If you're looking for that one class to pwn your racist family members with, this is it. Some stuff he covers is kinda depressing (lynching!), but he tells it like it is
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Schedule Planner
Usually Offered
TuTh (1 hour 15 minutes)
Attributes
SS US