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GOVT376
Race and Public Policy in America
GOVT376 SP
Crosslistings: AFAM312
Not Currently Offered
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: Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS GOVT
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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