SOCI 201

Race and Ethnic Relations (3,0,0) 3 credits

This course will focus on sociological descriptions and explanations of race and ethnic relations in Canada. It will look briefly at biological and sociobiological theories of racial differences, and will use sociological theories to background the social implications of racial and ethnic harmony. Particular attention will be paid to issues concerning First Nations People.

Although it will concentrate on the Canadian situation, comparisons to other areas of the world will be included. Special notice will be given to Aboriginal Peoples in other countries, such as New Zealand and Australia, which have been colonized and subordinated by migrating Europeans.

Prerequisite: SOCI 111/121