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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

POSC 437 - Race Class and American Democracy (3cr.)

Credit(s): 3
RACE CLASS & AMERICAN DEMOCRAC
Component: Lecture
Explores theoretical/historical intersection of race class & democracy in U. S. Focuses on a number of distinct historical eras (American Founding; Reconstruction, etc), movements by Ferguson and New Jim Crow, and political competition over legacy and continued legitimacy of major policy developments since Progressive era re: race and class. Close study of eras will reveal refinements/evolution over time and provide practical basis for assessing competing theoretical frameworks.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: May be crosslisted with BAMS 437.
General Education Objectives: