May Interim 1997
Dr. Zeev Gorin
E-mail: gorin@bradley.bradley.edu

Goal of Course:

I identify with the statement made by the authors of a textbook whose goal was (and here I am slightly modifying their statement) "to introduce students to majority-minority relations for a better understanding of the social world and a greater ability to act as members of that world."

Examinations:

There will be three examinations (non-cumulative). The exams will consist of a combination of multiple-choice and essay questions. Answers which indicate memorization rather than the understanding of the material will not be acceptable (you will get zero points).

The letter grades will be given according to the following scale:

Percentage/Grade: 90-100 A ; 80-89 B ; 70-79 C ; 60-69 D ; 59 or less F

The instructor reserves the right to assign differential weights to the different exams (to be done in consultation with students). It is most likely that all three grades will have a nearly equal weight. The instructor reserves the right to determine the seating arrangements during examinations.

Attendance:

An attendance sheet will be passed around at each session. Students are encouraged and advised to attend all the classes for the following reasons:

• This course stresses understanding of issues rather than memorization; in class we will discuss points and issues students have difficulty comprehending.
• Issues not found in the readings will be brought up and discussed in class.
• Documentaries will be shown and questions regarding issues discussed in the documentaries will be asked on the exams. D.This is an intensive, highly condensed course - missing a single session is equivalent to missing more than a whole week of classes.
• I believe that learning is a group process. Each one of you can contribute, and therefore, you should participate.

In light of the above, students interested in benefiting from the course and/or increasing the chances of getting a good grade are strongly urged to attend systematically.

Readings:

• Race and Ethnic Relations, Martin Marger, Wadsworth, 1994.
• Variety of articles, chapters and columns (combined in a package - about 180 pages).

Exam Schedule (Tentative)

• 1st Exam Friday, May 24th, Chapters 1-4, and package
• 2nd Exam Friday, May 30st, Chapters 5-8, and package
• 3rd Exam (Final) Friday, June 6th, Chapters 9, 10, 11, 15? and package

Comment: While this course might not be the most difficult one that you will encounter in college, it is not an easy one. We will cover a lot of ground, both in terms of information and theory. I suggest you take it most seriously from day one. Study the material systematically; I urge you not to cram a day before the tests. Don't hesitate to call me -- I do have the time for you.

Office Hours:

• Office: Room 128C, Bradley Hall
• Phone #: 677-2390 (w); 673-4373 (h)
• E-mail: gorin@bradley.bradley.edu
• Fax #: 677-3872
• Office hours: By arrangement. I will be most flexible. Just tell me when you want to see me. I will be glad to meet with you.