Ethnic Studies

BYU Independent Study
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0.5 Unit
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Social Studies
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Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

This course delves into the complex interplay of race, ethnicity, nationality, and culture, exploring how these forces have molded individuals and American society throughout history and continue to do so today. By examining historical trends and fostering historical thinking skills, the course will equip students to excel in subsequent social studies and literature classes. With a focus on the experiences of diverse communities within the United States, including African Americans, Asian Americans, Latinos, and other marginalized groups, the course fosters an appreciation for cultural richness and an understanding of the challenges faced.

This course uses our “https://is.byu.edu/ksa” Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA) model to give students the opportunity to develop both real-world 21st Century Skills and Social and Emotional Learning Soft Skills to develop college and career readiness.

Knowledge: Ethnic Studies
Skill: Communication—Communicating with Digital Media
Attribute: Respect

Details:

Cost:

Instructor Embedded Cost: $209

Content Only Cost: NA

The following information applies only to instructor embedded courses.

Oklahoma Subject Code: 5787

Course Provider Contact: Stephen Rogers | OnlineLearning@byu.edu | 801-422-6656

How To Purchase This Course

Districts wishing to purchase this course should contact the course provider directly (see contact information above) and reference the contract in the "attachments" portion of the page linked here. If you are purchasing an Instructor Embedded course, please note that online instructors need not be certified in the state of Oklahoma. They must be certified to teach the content in at least one state or teach the subject at a college or university. To enroll a student in the course, you will need to obtain from the course provider (a) the instructor’s name; (b) the state through which the instructor is certified, and (c) the instructor’s certification number. If the instructor is employed to teach the subject at a college or university, you will need to obtain that institution’s iPEDS number. This information will be recorded in the SIS when you enroll a student in the course. When enrolling a student in a Content Only course, you must indicate in the SIS the name of the person monitoring the course.