Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: RACE AND THE LAW IN THE UNITED STATES

Department: Political Science

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Language of Instruction: Taught in English

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group II

Analyzing Diversity: Yes

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Introduces legal frameworks of analysis and sources of law pertaining to issues of racial equality and discrimination. Questions include: How has law been used to perpetuate inequality? How has law made it more difficult to achieve reforms to advance equality? How have law and legal institutions helped advance racial equality and justice?