York University
 Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies
AP/SOCI 3430 6.0: Ethnicity, Power and Identity
Summer 2015

Course Description:

Canada is a pluralistic society – one composed of groups with diverse linguistic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds who compete in a post-industrial capitalistic economy.  This course will focus upon the process by which immigrant groups become detached from their homelands and integrate into Canadian society.  Theories and concepts from the basic paradigms in sociology, and from the study of race and ethnic relations, are employed in examining issues of power and identity for a wide range of linguistic ethnic and cultural communities.  It is the aim of the course that students will develop a broader understanding of the Canadian society, capitalism and multiculturalism.

Required Text:

1. Satzewitch Vic & Nikola Liodakis (2013). Race and Ethnicity in Canada: A Critical Introduction Oxford Press Third Edition.
2. Course Kit: Available at the bookstore

Reserve Texts

Isajiw, Wsevolod (1999).  Understanding Diversity: Ethnicity and Race in the Canadian Context Thompson Publishing.

Kalbach, Madeline A. and Warren E. Kalbach (2000). Perspectives on Ethnicity in Canada: A Reader Toronto, Harcourt.

Bienvenue, R. and J.E. Goldstein (1985), Ethnicity and Race Relations in Canada: A Book of Readings, Toronto, Butterworth.

Herberg, Edward N. (1989). Ethnic Groups in Canada: Adaptations and Transitions,  Nelson Publishing.

Guibernau M. and John Rex (2010) The Ethnicity Reader: Nationalism, Multiculturalism and Migration (2nd edition) Polity Press.

Course Evaluation:

Seminar Participation	20%		(Attendance and course work)
Mid Term Exam	20%		(June 23) In class
Final Paper	40%		(July 28) (8 to 10 pgs)
Final Exam	20%		(Aug 6) In Class
	100%

Grading, Assignment Submission,
Lateness Penalties and Missed Tests
Grading: The grading scheme for the course conforms to the 9-point grading system used in undergraduate programs at York (e.g., A+ = 9, A = 8, B+ - 7, C+ = 5, etc.).  Assignments and tests* will bear either a letter grade designation or a corresponding number grade (e.g.  A+ = 90 to 100, A = 80 to 90, B+ = 75 to 79, etc.) 
(For a full description of York grading system see the York University Undergraduate Calendar)
Students may take a limited number of courses for degree credit on an ungraded (pass/fail) basis. For full information on this option see Alternative Grading Option in the section of the Undergraduate Calendar in the Department of Sociology.: 
Assignment Submission: Proper academic performance depends on students doing their work not only well, but on time.  Accordingly, assignments for this course must be received on the due date specified for the assignment.  Assignments are to be handed in to the course director on the date specified above  
Lateness Penalty: Assignments received later than the due date will be penalized  
Exceptions to the lateness penalty for valid reasons such as illness, compassionate grounds, etc., may be entertained by the Course Instructor but will require supporting documentation (e.g., a doctor’s letter).
(1/2 letter grade per day)
Missed Tests:  Students with a documented reason for missing a course test, such as illness, compassionate grounds, etc., which is confirmed by supporting documentation (e.g., doctor’s letter) may request accommodation from the Course Instructor..) Further extensions or accommodation will require students to submit a formal petition to the Faculty.
All students are expected to familiarize themselves with the following information, available on the Senate Committee on Curriculum & Academic Standards webpage (see Reports, Initiatives, Documents)  - 

• York’s Academic Honesty Policy and Procedures/Academic Integrity Website
• Ethics Review Process for research involving human participants 
• Course requirement accommodation for students with disabilities, including physical, medical, systemic, learning and psychiatric disabilities
• Student Conduct Standards

Religious Observance Accommodation
http://calendars.registrar.yorku.ca/2014-2015/policies/accommodation/index.htm

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