POL 348 - Race and Politics

We all come to the topic of race and politics in America with a wealth of knowledge and varied experience regarding the interaction between racial identity and the political order. This class formalizes this knowledge and offers an introduction to the study of race in American Politics. Often the study of race and politics is narrowly approached. This class moves beyond the Black/White paradigm and the study of African American politics to examine issues in Latino and Asian politics as well as the politics of Whiteness in America. Specifically, this class focuses on four core issues: the significance of race; racial theories; race in American political culture, and mass media; and contemporary case studies in race and politics in America.

Credits: 4
Terms Offered: As Needed