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Academic Year 2001/2002

Race and Public Policy in America
GOVT 376 SP
Crosslistings:
AFAM 312

How can we argue that race is political? What is race if it is not political? This course will examine the relationships between race and politics in the United States, particularly the African American political experience. The course will begin by considering various perspectives on race and politics. We will then consider the racial politics of elections, representation, leadership and government institutions. We will also investigate how race can mobilize people and communities. At the end of the semester, we will investigate public policies aimed at assisting the inner city poor.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three short papers, research design, student presentations.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Students are expected to have taken upper-level courses in African American History, Sociology, or Government. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS GOVT    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002

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