By the end of the course, students will:
• Recognize and define the concepts of stereotype, prejudice, and discrimination, and develop familiarity with theoretical and methodological aspects of prejudice research
• Contrast traditional and contemporary manifestations of prejudice.
• Differentiate individual differences and social contextual factors affecting prejudice.
• Identify consequences of prejudice for the target.
• Become familiar with different forms of prejudice such as ageism, sexism, and heterosexism.
• Gain knowledge about factors related to confronting prejudice.
• Critically analyze and formulate diverse approaches to reducing prejudice.
• Demonstrate the ability to articulate their ideas, engage in scholarly discourse, and connect classroom learning to personal experiences and observations.