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2018-2019 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
SOC 313 - Race and Ethnicity
Analysis of cultural, historical, and social construction of race and ethnicity in the U.S. and cross-culturally. Assesses theories of prejudice, discrimination, and racism. Grounds the examination of the interplay of group privilege and disadvantage within the context of contemporary issues related to race and ethnicity. Fulfills Cultures - U.S. Diversity. Part of the Human Rights Issue. Offered every semester. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Credits: 3