ANTH 1804 - RACISM AND CIVIL RIGHTS IN THE UNITED STATES

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
To introduce students to the legacy of racism and the social response of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. Students will be given the opportunity to explore through an eight-day trip to key sites of the freedom struggle, as well as hear personal narratives of foot-soldiers and scholars of this crucial period in our nation's history. This course will be ideally suited for any majors but will be of interest to students in many disciplines in Arts and Sciences but also in other schools and colleges at the university with interest in these topics. Students in anthropology, history, sociology, urban studies, majors in the College of General Studies will also find applicable theories and knowledge for their majors. This course will serve as an elective in the Anthropology major but will also be submitted to satisfy various General Education requirements for all students at the university. To introduce students to the legacy of racism and the social response of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. Students will be given the opportunity to explore through an eight-day trip to key sites of the freedom struggle, as well as hear personal narratives of foot-soldiers and scholars of this crucial period in our nation's history. The course will be divided into two main parts. The first part will be a seven-week academic curriculum with guest lectures and readings on the era and connected social issues around racism, law and politics. The second part will consist of an eight-day trip visiting sites and hearing from former leaders and current scholars specializing on connected topic. This course is designed to give students a highly experiential in-person experience on the role and impact of racism and its structuring effect on policies, institutions and individuals. The course will also give students the opportunity to connect current issues and concerns about racism with the Civil Rights era. Enrollment in the course is required for participation in the Study Away program.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis

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