EGS217 — U.S. Racial and Ethnic Politics
EGS 217 - U.S. Racial and Ethnic Politics EGS 217 - U.S. Racial and Ethnic Politics 5 Credits An interdisciplinary examination of the historical and continuing significance of race, ethnicity, and racism in the U.S. political system. Surveys contemporary literatures on the political experiences of four racial and ethnic minority groups (Black or African Americans, American Indians or Native Americans, Latinos or Hispanic Americans, and Asian Americans) and their interactions with the dominant racial group (non-Hispanic Whites). Course Note AEIS 217 and POL S 217: Meet together and share content. Fees Quarters Typically ummer Day, Online Fall Day Winter Day, Online Designed to Serve All students Active Date 20200401T13:21:19 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Lecture 55 Total Degree Distributions: AA Diversity & Globalism Social Science Area I Course Outline Understanding race and racism in America (laws, identity, attitudes) Histories of struggle for equality and freedom from the perspectives of different racial and ethnic minority groups, including women of color. Turning political participation into political representation Racialized and gendered nature of U.S. public policy (immigration, welfare, crime, education) Building multi-identity coalitions for social justice Student Learning