Course Catalog - 2016-2017

     

FWIS 113 - RACE, POLICY, & RACIAL CHANGE

Long Title: RACE, PUBLIC POLICY, AND RACIAL CHANGE IN AMERICA
Department: First-Year Writing Intensive
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Distribution Group: Distribution Group II
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: This course examines conceptual and historical features of race and representation in the U.S., how race has shaped public policy development in the 20th century, and how American political institutions have affected outcomes for different racial groups. It also examines the causes and consequences of political mobilization for racial minorities.
Course URL: http://pwc.rice.edu/