This course uses a multidisciplinary lens to analyze American racial attitudes and beliefs over time, emphasizing the historical roots of American racism and how racial perceptions have evolved as material circumstances and ideological traditions changed. Readings, lectures, discussion, and guest speakers address both progressive and regressive racial attitudes. The student explores how racial attitudes in culture, politics, work, gender relations, violence, religion, and ethnicity profoundly shape twenty-first century America.
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School
School of General Education
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Number
3056
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Subject
History (HIS)
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Semester
As Required
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Lecture/Lab/Seminar Hours
3 hours of lecture per week
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Prerequisites
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Credits
3