Course Syllabus
SOC30
Race, Ethnicity, and Inequality

Section 2235
Fall 2025

(Professor) Dr. Summers, M.A., Ed.D.

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FACULTY INFORMATION

• Professor: Summers

• Online Office Hours ONLY: Mondays and Wednesdays – 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM with NO ZOOM OFFICE HOURS

• Faculty Email: lwynnsummers@santarosa.edu ONLY (Preferred Mode of Communication)

• *NOTE: Send ALL emails to the faculty email address above ONLY (or else it will NOT reach Professor).

• I will try to respond to ALL emails within 24 hours or less during the above online office days and hours ONLY (no weekend coverage).

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COURSE IDENTIFICATION

• Credit Hours: 3

• Total Contact Hours: 3

• Course Meets: MW 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

• Classroom Location: PC 692 Call Building, Petaluma Campus

• Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent

• Disclaimer:Given the nature of this course content, it can affect everyone, both directly and indirectly on personal, communal, and societal levels.  Diverse viewpoints yield dynamic and enlightening discussions, but it is important to maintain respect despite differences in opinions. 

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COURSE DESIGN

• Students will engage in deep, critical thinking of various complex, social phenomena to analyze major topics and themes framing the study of race in the United States. 

• This self-paced, in person course meets MW – 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM and designed to focus attention on analyzing the major social forces such as socialization, culture, class inequality/differences, ethnic and racial relations, family, deviance, and social change. 

• Combines both in-person and online components meaning ALL assignments (except for In-Class Discussion Assignments) are Ready for Students to Begin and or Complete on DAY #1 of the Semester.

• No Standardized Testing (g., no quizzes or exams)

• With a heavy emphasis on social inequality and social changes, this course looks at variables such as race/ethnicity, gender, social class as well as institutions, family, education, and the media play in shaping our own lives and the larger society we live. 

• ALL students are given EXTENDED TIME to complete ALL assignments before due dates and times and can submit them MULTIPLE TIMES ONLINE (except for In-Class Discussion Assignments) if due date and time has not elapsed.

• Students’ presence in class is REQUIRED.

• Students are REQUIRED to LOG INTO OUR CANVAS SITE TWICE A WEEK to view Canvas Announcements, Assignment Changes/Updates, etc.

• Therefore, it is important that you come Prepared Each Week:

  (1) Read each selected chapter and or selected module article.

  (2) Review each online module assignment instructions.

  (3) Complete each week’s selected online and in person assignment(s)

• CLASS ATTENDANCE will be TAKEN DAILY including CLASS TARDINESS (or arriving 10 minutes or more After the Start of Class.

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COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand that race is a socially constructed concept with real-life consequences.

• Appreciate the living cultures, cosmologies, and communities of indigenous populations.

• Describe how historical patterns of access to property, power, and privilege have shaped race relations in the United States and laid the foundation for current patterns of racial and ethnic inequalities.

• Analyze the sociological theories explaining the origins of individual forms of prejudice and discrimination. 

• Evaluate how ongoing racist public policies regulating housing, education, employment, political representation, transportation, healthcare, and other institutions impact the life chances of marginalized communities.

• Evaluate historical institutional racism and current racist policies explaining historical and current disparities in the criminalization, policing, and mass incarceration of communities of color. 

• Understand past and current immigration patterns and analyze the challenges and resilience of immigrant communities. 

• Appreciate anti-racist social movements addressing racial inequalities from an intersectional lens, such as abolitionism, civil rights movements, indigenous land back movements, immigration reform, criminal justice. 

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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

• Apply an intersectional sociological lens to identify the ways in which racism impacts everyone's lives and life chances.

• Analyze ways in which they can adopt anti-racism in their everyday lives.

• Apply their personal histories and lived experiences to course content.

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REQUIRED ZERO-COST TEXTBOOK LINK

• Race and Ethnic Relations in the U.S.: An Intersectional Approach - https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Social_Justice_Studies/Race_and_Ethnic_Relations_in_the_U.S.%3A_An_Intersectional_Approach

• Following the instructions in the “Get Start” Module on our course Canvas site on how to download this free PDF textbook

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IMPORTANT SRJC DATES

• Date Class Begins……………………………………………………………………...............................8/18/2025

• Date Class Ends……………………………………………………………….......................................12/10/2025

• Last Date Add w/o add code………………………………………………………............................8/24/2025

• Last Date with add code……………………………………………………………..............................9/07/2025

• Last Date Drop w/o W………………………………………………………………..............................9/07/2025

• Last Date with W…………………………………………………………………..................................11/16/2025

• Last Day Drop for Refund…………………………………………………….…….............................8/31/2025

*NOTE: Students are responsible for officially dropping from this course especially those
               with poor academic performance, excessive absences, and or multiple missed
               assignments.

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CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

**Respectful Conversation and Classroom Environment**

• As individuals we hold different opinions and beliefs.

• This is an imperfect process and the difference between voicing an opinion/idea and saying something offensive is not often clear cut.

• Offensive language/comments leading to harassment, and threatening environments will NOT be tolerated.

• If you fail to observe this rule you will be asked to leave the class or depending on the severity of the offense, you may be reported to the Division Dean or Department Chair.

**Cell Phone Usage During Class Period**

• Do not text; turn the ringer of your phone off – “not vibrate” – and put your phone away.

• You will receive Two Verbal Warnings for this infraction.

• Third infraction will result in a 40-point deduction from Total Course Points Earned.

• Further infractions will result in a formal meeting with the Division Dean or Department Chair.

**Excessive Talking/Sleeping During Class Period**

• Refrain from sleeping, excessive talking/conversations, doing work for other classes, or drawing/doodling excessively.

• Engaging in this distracting, disrespectful behavior during class, you will be asked to leave the classroom.

• You will receive Two Verbal Warnings for this infraction.

• Third infraction will result in a 40-point deduction from Total Course Points Earned.

• Further infractions will result in a formal meeting with the Division Dean or Department Chair.

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CLASS PARTICIPATION AND ATTENDANCE

• Attendance plays an essential role in learning meaning you are encouraged and expected to consistently participate in classroom activities throughout this semester.

• Your consistent presence in class matters!

• ATTENDANCE will be STRICTLY MONITORED in this course!

• STUDENTS CONSISTENTLY ARRIVING TO CLASS LATE (OR 10-MINUTES AFTER START OF CLASS), EVERY TWO CLASS TARDIES EQUAL “ONE ABSENCE”.

• STUDENTS ARRIVING LATE TO CLASS MUST MEET WITH PROFESSOR AFTER CLASS TO CHANGE ABSENCE TO TARDY OR STUDENT WILL BE LISTED AS ABSENT -– NO EXCEPTIONS!

• STUDENTS HAVE NO LATER THAN ONE WEEK to MEET WITH PROFESSOR REGARDING TARDY OR ABSENCE WILL REMAIN FOR THAT DAY – NO EXCEPTIONS

• STUDENTS ARRIVING 15 MINUTES AFTER START OF CLASS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COMPLETE IN-CLASS DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT FOR POINTS – NO EXCEPTIONS!

• STUDENTS WITH SCHEDULED VACATIONS AND OR WORK RELATED OR OTHER PERSONAL ISSUES WILL NOT BE EXEMPT FOR COMPLETING ALL SCHEDULED ASSIGNMENTS ON-TIME!

• STUDENTS WITH FOUR OR MORE ABSENCES WILL RECEIVE 150 POINT DEDUCTION FROM THEIR TOTAL EARNED COURSE POINTS – NO EXCEPTION.

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COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

• Mandatory Confirmation of Reading Syllabus – Worth 5 Points

• Chapter Discussion Questions Assignment (4) – Worth 25 Points Each Totaling 100 Points

• In-Class Discussion Assignment (4) – Worth 25 Points Each Totaling 100 Points

• Group Presentation – Worth 50 Points

• Final Project Paper – Worth 125 Points

• Participation Points – Worth 40 Points

*NOTE: Participation Points are BASED ON THE NUMBER OF ABSENCES AND OR MISSED ASSIGNMENTS throughout semester:

0 to 1 Absence or Missed Assignment……………………………….....................................40 Points
2 Absences or Missed Assignments…………….................................................................30 Points
3 Absences or Missed Assignments…………….................................................................20 Points
4 Absences or Missed Assignments…………….................................................................10 Points
5 or More Absences or Missed Assignments…………………………………………................0 Points

**NOTE: NO PARTICIPATION POINTS ASSIGNED WITHOUT SUBMITTING FINAL PROJECT PAPER.
*NOTE: PROFESSOR WILL ASSIGN PARTICIPATION POINTS AFTER FINAL PROJECT PAPER IS SUBMITTED IN CANVAS AS SCHEDULED.

**NO EXTRA CREDIT OFFERED IN THIS COURSE**

 

COURSE ASSIGNMENTS & METHODS OF EVALUATION

Assignment	Point Value	Percentage of Course Grade
Mandatory Confirmation of Reading Syllabus	5 Points	1
Chapter Discussion Questions (4)	100 Points	24
In-Class Discussion Assignments (4)	100 Points	24
Group Presentation	50 Points	12
Final Project Paper	125 Points	29
Participation Points	40 Points	10
*NO EXTRA CREDIT OFFERED IN THIS COURSE!		*Total Course Points: 420

 

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GRADING SCALE
(Based on a 420 Point Scale)

A = 90% - 100%..................................................................................................378 Points & Above

B = 80% - 89%.........................................................................................................336 – 377 Points

C = 70% - 79%.........................................................................................................294 – 335 Points

D = 60% - 69%.........................................................................................................252 – 293 Points

F = 59% or Less...................................................................................................251 Points & Below

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DESCRIPTION OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

• Description of ALL Course Assignments can be found by Clicking the ‘Module Button’ listed on the left margin of this course’s Canvas site.

• PLEASE CAREFULLY REVIEW ALL ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE Starting and or Submitting Assignments (To Avoid Major Point Deductions).

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ONLINE ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSIONS

• ALL ASSIGNMENTS (except for In-Class Discussion Assignments) MUST be SUBMITTED ONLINE THROUGH CANVAS ONLY!

• DO NOT COPY AND PASTE AN ASSIGNMENT in an EMAIL OR to EMAIL PROFESSOR in the ASSIGNMENT COMMENT BOX (This is for Professor Comments During Grading of Assignments ONLY) – 4 Point Deduction will be assessed from assignment score.

• When submitting an assignment in Canvas, students are REQUIRED TO CHECK AND DOUBLE-CHECK THEIR WORK BEFORE SUBMITTING THEIR ASSIGNMENT OR REMEMBER TO CLICK SUBMIT BUTTON.

• Student WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to RESUBMIT a WRONG OR FORGOT to SUBMIT an ASSIGNMENT ON CANVAS.

• If a student SUBMITS a BLANK ASSIGNMENT PAGE(S), he/she WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RESUBMIT ASSIGNMENT!

• SLOW-DOWN and RECHECK YOUR WORK BEFORE SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENT ON CANVAS.

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LATE POLICY

• Time Management is crucial in keeping up with scheduled assignment due dates and times, especially PERSONAL LIFE(g., vacations, going out of the country, job work hours are not legitimate excuses for not completing scheduled coursework on time) meaning they are NOT EXCUSES for not completing assignments ON TIME OR for any assignment EXTENSIONS – No Exceptions.

• No Late OR Assignment Extensions OR Emailed Assignments OR Emailed PDF of Assignments OR Partial Credit OR Make Up Assignments ACCEPTED in this COURSE – NO EXCEPTIONS.

• This is a SELF-PACED course meaning ALL ASSIGNMENTS are READY for students to BEGIN and OR COMPLETE ON DAY #1 OF COURSE (except for In-Class Discussion Assignments IN-CLASS ONLY) and can be SUBMITTED MULTIPLE TIMES as long as due date and time has NOT ELAPSED.

• ALL STUDENTS are given EXTENDED TIME to COMPLETE ALL Online Assignments in this course, because ALL assignments (except for In-Class Discussion Assignments) are ready and available to begin and or complete

• ABSOLOUTELY, NO GOOGLE DOC ONLINE ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THIS COURSE – NO EXCEPTIONS!

• ALL ONLINE ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE TYPED – NO HANDWRITTEN PICTURES OF AN ASSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED – NO EXCEPTIONS!

• You are NOT REQUIRED to COMPLETE ONLINE ASSIGNMENTS using your PERSONAL COMPUTERmeaning if you are havingTECHNICAL ISSUES (g., Internet, hardware, and or software issues, etc.), you will NEED to LOCATE ANOTHER COMPUTER WITH INTERNET SERVICE (e.g., on college campus, public library, cybercafe, etc.) to COMPLETE YOUR SCHEDULED assignments ON TIME!

• Technology CAN AND WILL let you down when you need it most so PLAN AHEAD to COMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS ON TIME.

• Don’t WAIT UNTIL THE LAST 30 TO 25 MINUTES before COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING your Assignment – Your ASSIGNMENT PERFORMANCE will be negatively impacted!

• ONE-TIME POLICY for ONE MISSED IN-CLASS DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT ONLY meaning student MUST COMPLETE ASSIGNMENT ONLINE WITHIN 24-HOURS of original SCHEDULED DUE DATE AND TIME, for NO MORE THAN 10 POINTS.

• DO NOT USE ANOTHER STUDENTS’ ASSIGNMENTS OR AN ASSIGNMENT(S) FROM PREVIOUS COURSE!

• THIS IS CALLED “PLAGIARISM” RESULTING IN “F” FOR ASSIGNMENT AND “F” FOR COURSE GRADE!

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COURSE CALENDAR OF SCHEDULED
CHAPTER COVERAGE, ARTICLES, AND ASSIGNMENTS

8/18 – 8/22  Week 1 – Module 1 – Introductions, First Day Attendance Requirement &
                        Introduction to Sociology Refresher Lecture

                         8/18/25 - Student Introductions, First Day Attendance Requirement & Class Ice

                                         Breaker Exercise

                         8/22/25 – Introduction to Sociology Refresher Lecture

8/25 – 8/29  Week 2 – Module 2 – Chapter 1- Introduction to Race and Ethnic Relations,
                       "Mandatory Confirmation of Reading Syllabus" (ONLINE ONLY) & In-Class
                       Discussion Assignment #1

                         8/25/25 – Chapter 1 Lecture

                         8/27/25 – In-Class Discussion Assignment #1 (IN-CLASS ONLY on 8/27/25

                         *NOTE: Mandatory Confirmation of Reading Syllabus Assignment

                                     (ONLINE ONLY) Due by 11:59 PM on 8/27/25

9/01 – 9/05 Week 3 – Module 3 – Chapter 2 – Sociological Theories & In-Class Discussion
                     Assignment #1(IN-CLASS ONLY)

                      9/01/25 – *NO CLASS – Labor Day Holiday

                      9/03/25 – Chapter 2 - Lecture Notes

 9/08 – 9/12 Week 4 – Module 4 – Chapter 3 – Immigration and Migration, Chapter 4 –
                   Discussion Questions #1 & Choose Group Members for Group Presentation

                    9/08/25 – Chapter 3 Lecture  & *CHOOSE Group Members for Presentation

                    9/10/25 – In-Class Discussion Assignment #2 (IN-CLASS ONLY) on 9/03/25

9/15 – 9/19 Week 5 – Module 5 – Chapter 4 – Prejudice, Discrimination, and Racism & In-
                       Class Discussion Questions #2 (IN-CLASS ONLY)

                        9/15/25 – Chapter 4 Lecture

                        9/17/25 – Chapter 4 continued

                      *NOTE: Chapter 4 – Discussion Questions #1 (ONLINE ONLY) Due by
                                      11:59 PM on 9/20/25

9/22 – 9/26 Week 6 – Module 6 – Chapter 5 - Native Americans & Meet with Group Members
                       (IN-CLASS)

                        9/22/25 – Chapter 5 Lecture

                        9/24/25 – *Meet with Group Members (IN CLASS) & Final Decision on TWO
                                            MOVIES to compare

                       *NOTE: Chapter 5 – Discussion Questions #2 (ONLINE ONLY) Due by
                        11:59 PM on 9/26/25

9/29 – 10/03 Week 7 – Module 7 – Chapter 7 – African Americans & Chapter 7 – Discussion
                        Questions #2 (ONLINE ONLY)

                         9/29/25 – Chapter 7 Lecture

                         9/30/25 – In-Class Discussion Assignment #3 (IN-CLASS ONLY) on 9/30/25

10/06 – 10/10 Week 8 – Module 8 – Chapter 8 – Latinx & Chapter 8 – Discussion Questions
                          #3 (ONLINE ONLY)

                            10/06/25 – Chapter 8 Lecture

                            10/08/25 – Chapter 8 continued

                          *NOTE: Chapter 8 – Discussion Questions #3 (ONLINE ONLY) Due by
                             11:59 PM on 10/10/25

10/13 – 10/17 Week 9 – Module 9 – Chapter 9 – Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders & Meet
                            with Group Members

                             10/13/25 – Chapter 9 Lecture &

                             10/15/25 – *Meet with Group Members & Group Presentation Schedule

                          *NOTE: Chapter 9 – Discussion Questions #4 (ONLINE ONLY) Due by
                            11:59 PM on 10/17/25

10/20 – 10/24 Week 10 – Module 10 – Chapter 10 – Middle Eastern Americans & In-Class
                           Discussion Assignment #4

                            10/20/25 – Chapter 10 Lecture

                            10/22/25 - In-Class Discussion Assignment #4 (IN CLASS ONLY)

10/27 – 10/31 Week 11 – Module 11 – Group Presentations (Attendance Taken on Both Days)

                            10/27/25 – *DAY 1 - Group Presentations

                            10/29/25 – *DAY 2 - Group Presentations

11/03 – 11/07 Week 12 – Module 12 – *NO CLASS THIS WEEK – Prepare for Final Project
                           Paper

                           11/03/25 – *NO CLASS – Prepare for Final Project Paper

                           11/05/25 – *NO CLASS – Prepare for Final Project Paper

11/10 – 11/14 Week 12 – Module 13 – *NO CLASS THIS WEEK – Finish Up on Final Project
                           Paper

                            11/10/25 – *NO CLASS – Finish Up on Final Project Paper

                            11/12/25 – *NO CLASS – Finish Up on Final Project Paper

11/17/- 11/21 Week 13 – Module 13 – *NO CLASS THIS WEEK, Final Project Paper Due &
                          *LAST WEEK OF CLASS

                            11/17/25 – *NO CLASS & Final Project Paper Due (ONLINE ONLY) by
                                                    11:59 PM on 11/17/25

                            11/19/25 – *NO CLASS & LAST WEEK CLASS WILL MEET FOR
                                                         SEMESTER

11/24 – 11/28 Week 13 – Module 13 – *NO CLASS THIS WEEK, Grading Final Project
                           Papers & Assigning Participation Points

                            11/24/25 – *Grading Final Project Papers

                            11/26/25 – *Grading Final Project Papers & Assigning Participation Points

12/01 – 12/05 Week 14 – Module 14 – *NO CLASS THIS WEEK & Finish Grading Final
                           Project Papers

                            12/01/25 – Finish Grading Final Project Papers & View Canvas Points in
                                                Grade Book

                           12/03/25 – Finish Grading Final Project Papers & View Canvas Points in
                                                Grade Book

**HAVE A SAFE AND RESTFUL SEMESTER BREAK**

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SRJC STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Student Handbook lists Student Rights and Responsibilities and has other valuable information. The webpage address is: https://rightsresponsibilities.santarosa.edu/academic-integrity

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SRJC ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

• Academic honesty and integrity are fundamental values of SRJC. Any form of ‘test material sharing’, ‘paper sharing’, electronic purchasing, cheating or plagiarism constitutes academic misconduct.

• The consequences for violating academic integrity are severe. Students who are found guilty of this violation will face disciplinary action under the College’s Student Conduct Code Policy 3.11 and 3.11P https://student-conduct.santarosa.edu/code-conduct-0

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SRJC ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS

• If student needs accommodations for this class, please provide the Authorization for Academic Accommodation (AAA) Letter from Disability Resources Department (DRD) to instructor as soon as possible (meaning prior to first assignment testing in course).

• If you have not received authorization from DRD, please contact them directly, located in Bertolini Hall on Santa Rosa Campus.

• I encourage students with academic accommodations from SRJC’s Disability Services to meet with me, preferably no later than Week #2 of semester, to discuss in private or during my office hours, to discuss extended time and other accommodations for testing.

• All discussions will remain confidential. https://drd.santarosa.edu/classroom-accommodations

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SONOMA COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT STUDENT CONDUCT

• The Sonoma County Junior College District supports a safe, productive learning environment to foster intellectual curiosity, integrity, and accomplishment as defined in the District Mission and Goals.

• The College District holds that students shall conduct themselves in a manner which reflects their awareness of common standards of decency and the rights of others. Interference with the District’s mission, objectives or community life shall be cause for disciplinary action – Policy 8.2.8 & Procedure 8.2.8P

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SRJC EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN

• In the event of an emergency that requires evacuation of the building, please leave the class immediately, but calmly.

• Our class will meet outside the last classroom door at the balcony to make sure everyone got out of the building safely and to receive further instructions.

• If you are student with a disability who many need assistance in an evacuation, please see me during my office hours so we can discuss an evacuation plan.

Group Presentation Instructions
Worth 50 Points

Goals

1. Compare two movies on race and their sociological significance.

2. Collaborate with other students in a group assignment.

3. Practice speaking in front of an audience of peers.

Instructions

1.  Groups will consist of FOUR to FIVE Group Members - Attendance and Participation will be
   Monitored! – TWO GROUP ABSENCES – 25 POINT DEDUCTION FROM PRESENTATION
   SCORE; THREE GROUP ABSENCES – 45 POINT DEDUCTION FROM
   PRESENTATION SCORE; FOUR OR MORE ABSENCES – NO POINTS CAN BE EARNED

2. Each group MUST decide on which TWO MOVIES to present for their presentation.

3. Each group's Movies Selection Must Be Determined by 9/24/25. (to avoid 15 Point
   Deductions from Group Each Group Member’s Presentation Score). 

4. Each group member will be graded individually meaning if a group member does not
    show up and or ON TIME ON THE DAY OF THEIR PRESENTATION, other members.  

    DO NOT have to COVER the portion of MISSING PERSON.

       *NOTE: EACH GROUP MEMBER MUST HAVE AN EQUAL SPEAKING TIME (to avoid
        major point deductions ranging from 5 to 35 points from group member’s presentation
        score).
                               **PRACTICE AND WATCH YOUR SPEAKING TIME**

5.  Minimum Group Presentation Time Limit- 10 minutes

6. MaximumGroup Presentation Time Limit - 12 minutes

7. Groups will be allowed to use the classroom computer to show 40 seconds of each movie (this time will not count for 10 to 12 minutes presentation time) 

8. Each group member is allowed one 3 X 5 index card ONLY (NO SHEET OF
   PAPER OR LARGER INDEX CARD ALLOWED – 20 Point Deduction for this Infraction)

   – card MUST be shown to professor the day of scheduled presentation to avoid a 10
    Point Deduction

9.  All index cards MUST BE HANDWRITTEN, NOT TYPED- DO NOT READ
   ENTIRELY OFF INDEX CARD (not a reading but a presentation) – Point Deduction Range

   from 5 to 35-Point Deduction for This Infraction

10. ANY GROUP MEMBER ARRIVING AFTER THE START OF THEIR PRESENTATION
    WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PRESENT - NO POINTS & NO EXCEPTIONS

11. ABSOLUTELY NO MAKE-UP or LATE PRESENTATIONS ALLOWED – NO
    EXCEPTIONS!
    
    

**EACH GROUP MUST Include the Following in Their Group Presentations** 

Part 1 - Introduction – Worth 5 Points

1.  One group member will state the group’s name

2. Each group member will state their first and last name

3. One group member will state each movie title, year each movie came out, and discuss on actor from each movie.

4. One or two group members will provide a brief overview of each movie then play 40 seconds of each movie (which does not count as a part of the 12 OR 15 minute presentation 

   times). 

Part 2 – Group Discussion of Movie – Worth 20 Points

1.  In this section, groups will be allowed to decide on what they want to include in this portion of their presentation making sure each group member will have an equal speaking time.
   

Part 3 - Personal Reactions from Each Group Member – Worth 25 Points

1.  Each group member will respond to the following questions:

   a.  In the next year or two, will race relations in the U.S. improve or get worse and why
        briefly? - Worth 15 Points

   b. Provide a “song title” (of a real song or a made up one) that best describes your view
        of race relations in the next year or two. - Worth 10 Points