AMST207
Race, Racism, and Redress
Subject code
AMST
Course Number
207
Department(s)
Instructor(s)
J. Lyon
Course Long Title
Race, Racism, and Redress
Cross Listed Courses
Description
Recent events in the United States and around the globe have prompted a re-examination of the role of race in contemporary life. Since its inception, anthropology has been concerned with questions of human origins, diversity, and community. In this course, students examine the origins of racial thought, its transformation over time, and the ways race and intersecting identifications shape everyday life. Through ethnographies of global cultures, students explore how race takes form and meaning in different contexts. Throughout, they learn how to think critically about their own identities and beliefs and engage with strategies for redress.
Modes of Inquiry
Analysis and Critique [AC], Historical and Social Inquiry [HS]
Writing Credit
No writing credit
Departmental Course Attributes - Major/Minor Requirements
(Africana: Intro Sequence)
INDS Program Relationship
IDAM - AMST Program
Class Restriction
Exclude First Years
Offering Frequency
Normally offered every year