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Course Learning Outcomes: Several learning outcomes are sought in this course, each of which is linked to the appropriate Learning Outcomes of the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Justice Studies and the University of Idaho. Not all Departmental and University Learning Outcomes will be addressed in this course.
The first outcome of this course is to allow you to gain a heightened understanding of and appreciation for the rich diversity of peoples of the world, a sense of their unique and individual cultural, spiritual, aesthetic, literary, philosophical ways of knowing, social/family, rites of passage, political, and economic/subsistence expressions.
Departmental Learning Outcome 1. Comprehension: Diversity and Inequality, Process, Connecting.
University Learning Outcome 1. Learn and Integrate.
As cultures are not static, societal change and inter-cultural contact have had and continue to have critical impacts on the human condition. You will gain an appreciation of the various forms on cultural dynamics that transpire in and between cultures.
Departmental Learning Outcome 1. Comprehension: Diversity and Inequality, Process, Connecting.
University Learning Outcome 1. Learn and Integrate.
In an appreciation of what distinguishes one culture from the next, we also gain a heightened understanding of what we share with each other, what is common to the human experience, transcending cultural differences.
Departmental Learning Outcome 1. Comprehension: Diversity and Inequality, Process, Connecting.
University Learning Outcome 1. Learn and Integrate.
As you are attempting to understand a world view distinct from Euro-American culture, you will gain an awareness of the epistemological and pedagogical issues associated with multi-cultural "ways of knowing" and "education."
Departmental Learning Outcome 2. Application: Thinking and Creating, Communicating
University Learning Outcomes 2. Think and create. 3. Communicate.
By juxtaposing that which is culturally distinct along side that which is immediate though often veiled, the contours of the landscape of one’s own culture and world view become clearer. You will gain a heightened understanding of your own unique cultural traditions and world view, as well as realize the common threads of our shared humanity, transcending the cultural differences between distinct cultures. Indigenous (Tribal-Traditional) and Euro-American cultures will be contrasted and compared throughout this course to better anchor your own cultural identity.
Departmental Learning Outcomes 1. Comprehension: Diversity and Inequality, Process and Connecting; 3. Engagement: Self reflection and self-critique.
University Learning Outcomes 1. Learn and Integrate. 4. Clarify Purpose and Perspective.
In our ethnically diverse and culturally pluralistic world it is critical that we develop a tolerance of and respect for the varied world views of other cultures and peoples. An understanding of the peoples of the world is an essential first step in facilitating an heightened ability for intercultural communication, cooperation and collaboration.
Departmental Learning Outcomes 1. Comprehension: Diversity and inequality, Process, Connecting; 3. Engagement: Citizenship, Worldviews and Cultural Perspectives.
University Learning Outcomes 3. Communicate. 4. Clarify Purpose and Perspective. 5 Practice Citizenship.
The final outcome is to have you explore within yourself and articulate how you are going apply the knowledge and skills gained from this course and your major field of study to "make a difference," and provide a positive contribution to the quality of life of others.
Departmental Learning Outcome 3. Engagement: Citizenship, Social critique, Social justice
University Learning Outcome 5. Practice Citizenship.