What is racism? An introduction to this course
All instructors
See the materials tab above for outline, assignments, resources.
This was a phenomenal kickoff, thanks to everyone who joined us. Below are the assignments and materials for next week.
ASSIGNMENTS (Prep for next session)
- Complete pre-course reflection questions if you haven’t already
- Read this article: “Historical Foundations Of Race,” NMAAHC Smithsonian https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race/topics/historical-foundations-race
- Watch this 10-minute documentary: The Origin of Race in the USA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVxAlmAPHec
1 Intro - July 13 (All instructors)
What is racism?
KEY CONCEPTS
- Identifying racism in our society
- Instructors’ experiences of racism
- Instructors’ individual concepts of racism
- Defining racism
- Individual
- Structural
AGENDA
- Welcome
- Review classroom guidelines
- Instructor introductions
- Acknowledge the real and present need for this class, thank participants
- Discuss key concepts
- Map out the rest of the course
- Housekeeping:
- Make sure people understand their profile and that they can see progress and things they have completed, including essay questions.
- Make sure people know how to find the Facebook group
- Q&A
SESSION MATERIALS
Including responses from participant reflections
RESOURCES (Optional readings/resources pertaining to this session)
- Defining Racism: The Power Factor, ACLRC http://www.aclrc.com/racism-and-power
- The Costs of Racism to White People by Paul Kivel http://paulkivel.com/resource/the-costs-of-racism-to-white-people-2/
ASSIGNMENTS (Prep for next session)
- Complete pre-course reflection questions if you haven't already
- Read this article: "Historical Foundations Of Race," NMAAHC Smithsonian https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race/topics/historical-foundations-race
- Watch this 10-minute documentary: The Origin of Race in the USA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVxAlmAPHec