POL 110 - Politics of Race

Upper Division

An examination of the racial and ethnic dimensions of American politics. Topics include the growing diversity of the American population; government policies on civil rights, affirmative action and immigration; political participation by, and political conflicts among, racial and ethnic groups; and the impact of ethnic and racial subcultures on contemporary politics. Includes Community-Based Research (the equivalent of a lab) (.25 credit).

Core Curriculum Designation(s)
AD - American Diversity; TCG - The Common Good; CE - Community Engagement

Term Offered
Offered in alternate years.

Course credits: 1.25