AMST236
Race Matters: Tobacco in North America
Subject code
AMST
Course Number
236
Department(s)
Instructor(s)
M. Plastas
Course Long Title
Race Matters: Tobacco in North America
Cross Listed Courses
Description
This course explores race and the history of tobacco in North America. With a primary focus on the intersection of tobacco capitalism and African American history, the course introduces students to the impact of tobacco on the formation of racial ideologies and lived experiences through a consideration of economic, cultural, political, and epidemiological history. Recommended background: at least one course in Africana, African American history, American studies, or gender and sexuality studies.
Writing Credit
No writing credit
Departmental Course Attributes - Major/Minor Requirements
(History: United States)
GEC This Course Belongs To
-
Class Restriction
Exclude First Years