GOV X70K GOV 370K Topics in Racial and Ethnic Politics 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
An examination of the role of racial and ethnic minorities in politics and of the impact of politics on these minorities. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Upper Division
Topic 1: Comparative Racial Politics.
Topic 2: Latino Politics. Explore the political experiences of the United States Latino populations. Only one of the following may be counted: Government 370K (Topic 2), 371L, Latin American Studies 337M (Topic 8), 337S, Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic 15). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Additional prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
Topic 3: African American Politics. The evolution and role of African American politics within the American political system. Only one of the following may be counted: African and African Diaspora Studies 374D (Topic: African American Politics), 374D (Topic 13), Government 370K (Topic 3).
Topic 4: The Black Church in African American Politics. Examination of the political role of the black church and its leaders in the development of African American political behavior. Only one of the following may be counted: African and African Diaspora Studies 374D (Topic: Black Church in African American Politics), 374D (Topic 14), Government 370K (Topic 4), Religious Studies 346 (Topic: Black Church in African American Politics), 346 (Topic 7).
Topic 5: Race and Democracy. Examination of multicultural and multiracial influences on democratic societies. Only one of the following may be counted: African and African Diaspora Studies 374 (Topic: Race and Democracy), 374D (Topic: Race and Democracy), Government 370K (Topic 5).