Eastwick College | Evaluated Learning Experience
Cultural Diversity (DE) (SOC100)
54 hours (12 weeks).
August 2019 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: define diversity and diversity consciousness; describe and give examples of demographic, social, and cultural changes that are responsible for the growing importance of diversity; list and discuss diversity skills that promote success at work and school; differentiate between personal and social barriers to success; list, explain, and give examples of the six barriers to success, and the four combinations of prejudice and discrimination; discuss the strategies for overcoming diversity barriers; list and explain the six areas of development necessary for diversity consciousness; discuss at least three strategies for developing diversity consciousness; explain the relationships between communication and culture, and between communication and diversity consciousness; list and give examples of barriers to effective communication; list strategies for building high-performance teams; define conflict and conflict management; list and briefly explain the approaches to conflict management; explain why leadership is an interactive process; contrast trait and behavioral theories of leadership; contrast expressive and instrumental leaders; describe four of Hofstede’s cultural dimensions and the relationship of each dimension to leadership: explain why diversity consciousness will expand your opportunities for success in the future; explain the role of religion/spirituality in patient health care; discuss communication strategies for addressing religion/spirituality with patients; and compare and contrast religious practices that may affect decisions regarding a patient’s medical care.
This course is designed to expand student’s awareness of both the cognitive knowledge and skill necessary to effectively interact with and/or serve culturally diverse populations. The instructor will emphasize behaviors and competencies that are important in effective professional relationships. Course material will not be exhaustive in discussion of diverse populations, but will focus on those whose diversity is cultural, and who are more likely to be encountered by the students taking the course. Students will be asked to write a research paper based on a list of suggested topics to provide an independent in-depth study of an issue or culture. Students will be expected to be engaged in discussions, learning projects, writings, and media related to course material suggested. Outside preparation includes completion of a research paper, case studies, homework, and study guides/lectures for review.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Cultural Studies, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, or Communications (5/22). NOTE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established, visit the ACE National Guide.