SOCIOLOGY 355 MINORITY GROUP RELATIONS

TURN OFF ALL PHONES PRIOR TO ENTERING THIS CLASS.

RARE EMAIL. THIS IS NOT AN ON-LINE COURSE.
Dr. Federman
OFFICE PHONE: 594-1318 OFFICE: NH 209
Email: NFederman@mail.sdsu.edu (Emergencies only!!)
TA: Susie Gates susiegates92@gmail.com
Office Hours: Monday 5-6pm and Tuesday 3:30-4pm

TURN OFF YOUR PHONE WHILE YOU ARE IN THIS CLASS! IF

YOUR PHONE DISRUPTS THIS CLASS YOU WILL BE REQUIRED
TO LEAVE. ENTERING LATE OR LEAVING EARLY IS
EXTREMELY RUDE. TEXT MESSAGING WHILE IN THIS CLASS
IS EXTREMELY RUDE. SLEEPING IN CLASS, READING THE
NEWSPAPER, OR CHATTING WITH FRIENDS IS EXTREMELY
RUDE!
1. Frankl Mans Search For Meaning
2. McCall Makes Me Wanna Holler
3. Rosenblum/Travis The Meaning of Difference 6th ed.
4. Carrillo To Be Frank Diego

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Historical and comparative analysis of race and ethnic

relations. Origins and maintenance of ethnic stratification systems, discrimination and
prejudice, the adaptations of minority communities, role of social movements and
government policies in promoting civil rights and social change.
PURPOSE AND FORMAT OF THIS COURSE: If you are a feminist, you would insist that
patriarchy, that is, the system of male domination, is the most fundamental form of
oppression. If you are a member of a racial or ethnic minority group, you would
insist that the most fundamental form of oppression is that of racism and
ethnocentrism. If you are Marxist, or a member of the economically challenged class,
or lower class, you would insist that the most fundamental form of oppression is that of
Capitalisms exploitation of the worker. How do we reconcile all of these issues within a
coherent discourse? We must first agree on the ground rules for this class. Everyone in
this class has problems. Everyone in here has or will be the victim of some form of
discrimination. Naturally, all of us believe that our own experiences are the most
insidious, and no one else could possibly understand how we feel unless he or she were
exactly like us. We must agree to disagree. We must be open to one anothers
experiences and feelings if we are to learn anything about race, class and gender this
semester. Emphasis will be placed on the social construction of race, class, and gender in
America. You must be open to new ideas and new realities if you are to appreciate, enjoy,
and learn anything in this class.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS: (GRADES)Pop quizzes when necessary

+ Exams (3 exams: 33.3% each) =100%
**All exams will be multiple choice, true/false.

ABSOLUTELY NO MAKEUP EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN. ABSOLUTELY NO

LATE PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. *Students with documented disabilities will
be given every accommodation required under the ADA, CSU policies, and basic human
decency. Please see me regarding particulars.
**NO EMAILED PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES**

ATTENDANCE: Intelligent college students, after having missed a class,

NEVER ask instructors, Did I miss anything important?

BEHAVIOR:ANY STUDENT WHO BEHAVES IN A WAY THAT PROHIBITS

OR IMPEDES ANY MEMBER OF THE CLASS, INCLUDING THE
INSTRUCTOR, FROM PURSUING ANY CLASS ASSIGNMENT OBJECTIVE OR
LEARNING OPPORTUNITY WITHIN THE CLASSROOM WILL BE ASKED TO
LEAVE THE CLASS. THIS INCLUDES CONTINUOUS TALKING TO FELLOW
STUDENTS DURING LECTURES, DISCUSSIONS AND FILMS.
MEANNESS, NASTINESS AND DISRESPECT WILL ABSOLUTELY NOT BE
TOLERATED IN THIS CLASS. TURN OFF ALL RINGING AND BEEPING DEVICES!
I WILL ASK CHATTY STUDENTS TO BE QUIET TWO TIMES, THEN THEY WILL
BE ASKED TO LEAVE. I WILL TELL THEM TO LEAVE TWO TIMES, THEN I WILL
CALL 911 AND HAVE THEM REMOVED.

All cheating, including: copying others work without citation (plagiarism),

looking at other students exams, talking during exams, using cheat
notes, or sending another person to take ones exam, will result in the
following actions on my part:
A: Student cheater(s) will receive a ZERO on the exam or paper, AND
B: Student cheater(s) will receive an F in the class, AND
C: Student cheater(s) will be reported to all appropriate department chairs and deans,
AND
D: All student cheaters will be reported to the university Judicial Affairs Office, and will
be recommended for suspension and expulsion from this university.
All phones and pagers must be turned off while in this class.
YOUR THIRD EXAM IS ON WEDNESDAY, Dec. 7 FOR THE MW CLASS AND Dec. 8 FOR
THE TTH CLASS. THIS IS THE ONLY DAY AND TIME THAT YOU MAY TAKE THE EXAM.
NO, YOU MAY NOT TAKE IT EARLY, AND NO, YOU MAY NOT TAKE IT LATE. No, it is not
cumulative. It will only cover the last section.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: Absolutely everything that is discussed in class including
lectures, exercises, group projects, skits, choice of films, videos, and overheads, all
review sheets and exams are the PROPERTY OF DR. NANCY J. FEDERMAN, and are not
to be reproduced in any form for non (Federman) students. Any student found to be
recording class notes using tape, video, notetaking, or any other new technology for the
purpose of sale will be subject to legal action and failure in this class.

ABSOLUTELY NO RINGING, BEEPING, BUZZING, GAME-

PLAYING, MAKING CALLS, MESSAGING, TAPING,
PHOTOGRAPHING, OR OTHERWISE ELECTRONICALLY
DISTRACTING THE PROFESSOR OR OTHER STUDENTS IN THIS
CLASS WILL BE TOLERATED.
TURN OFF ALL OF YOUR DEVICES.
INTERUPTION OF THIS CLASS BY ANY STUDENT WILL RESULT IN THAT STUDENTS
IMMEDIATE REMOVAL FROM THIS CLASS.
 ASSIGNMENT CALENDAR
This is a flexible schedule, is not written in stone, and may be subject to changes
periodically due to the extensive discussion generated in this class. Please be advised that
assignments and exams may be changed, and that it is your responsibility to
come to class to learn of any changes.

DATE READ

Aug. 29-Sept. 2 READ: Rosenblum Framework Article

www.mhhe.com/rosenblum7e
Also, To Be Frank Diego (in its entirety) will be on the first test.

Access the webpage and quiz for Rosenblum. Site has instructions as to how to
go about taking the quizzes. DONT EMAIL THEM TO ME. These quizzes are
designed to help you study for the exams.

Sept. 5-9 FINISH SECTION #1 FRAMEWORK IN ROSENBLUM

READINGS#1-5

Sept.12-16 ON BLACKBOARD
READ: Medicalization of Race
And One Drop of Blood and Readings 6-11 Rosenblum

Sept 19-23 KEEP READING SECTION #1! A READING A DAY EARNS

YOU AN A!! Readings 12-14 Rosenblum

Sept. 26-30 READ READINGS #15-20 Rosenblum

Exam #1 (Monday the 26th for the MW class and Tuesday the 27th for the
TTH class): bring Scantron #882, and a #2 pencil:
Exam #1 will cover all readings assigned, films and lectures thus
far, including, To Be Frank Diego.

Oct.3-7 START READING SECTION #2 FRAMEWORK ARTICLE

ALL OF McCall AND SEC#2 WILL BE ON THE EXAM.
READ ONE READING A DAY AND YOU WILL BE FINE. BAD PLAN TO
WAIT TO READ! BAD IDEA! BAD STUDENT!

Oct. 10-14 PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION Rosenblum #21-26

Oct. 17-21 Rosenblum #27-29 and McCall

Oct. 24-28 Rosenblum #32-35 and McCall

EXAM #2 (Monday Oct. 24 for the MW class and Tuesday Oct. 25 for the
TTH class)
Exam #2: Will cover all of McCall and #21-29 & #32-35 Readings in
section 2 of Rosenblum

ALL of section #3 of Rosenblum, including the framework article, all of

the readings and Frankl will be on the 3rd exam.
Oct. 31-Nov. 4 Rosenblum #36-40 Frankl

Nov. 7-11 Rosenblum #41***-44 (Memorize #41)

Nov. 14-18 Rosenblum #45-48

Nov. 21-25 Thanksgiving Holiday No classes Wed or Thurs.

Nov. 28-Dec. 2 Finish Frankl, Framework article and Readings 36-48.

Dec. 5-9

THIRD EXAM!!! (Wednesday, Dec.7 for the MW class and Thursday,

Dec. 8 for the TTH class)
(REREAD EVERYTHING ASSIGNED SINCE LAST EXAM)

I would like to leave a few classes open to possible guests or social problems du
jour. Your THIRD EXAM will cover all readings assigned since the last exam,
all handouts and lectures since last exam, and anything else I want you to
know.

Happy Holidays!