SOC 29
Sociology of Structural Racism in the United States
Course Description
This course is a sociological investigation into the socio-historical development of race and ethnicity as analytical categories and organizing principles in U.S. society. This course explores the impacts of racialized public policies and structural practices on past and contemporary structures in U.S. society. In this course, learners analyze the legal effects of the Civil Rights Movement and U.S. and international public policies directly relevant to race and ethnic relations. Participants will focus on key racialized social, economic, and environmental moments in U.S. history and their impact on diverse racial and ethnic populations. This course also investigates the demographic implications of race and ethnic relations on major social institutions in the United States comparing socio-historical analyses of majority-minority relations with emphasis on the experiences of African-Americans, Hispanic/Latino-Americans, Asian-Americans and the indigenous Native American tribes, and mixed-race populations. Additionally, this course explores intersectional relationships between categories of race, class, gender, and sexuality.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49841 | SOC 29 | 50Z | ······· | TBA-TBA | Tracy DeHaan | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-04-06 to 2026-06-26.
Footnote:
SOC-29.-50Z-: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Class Materials
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Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.