SOC 441 Race, Racism & American Law
(Cross Reference:
AAS 441,
CRIM 441) This course will provide a comprehensive examination of the role of law in constructing racial categories as well as their significance. Topics to be covered will be as follows; the importance of the legal precedent, critical court decisions impacting racial groups in the United States, the racial attitudes of the Framers, and the ability of law to bring about racial justice. Prerequisite:
SOC 101 or
CRIM 200.
Cross Listed Courses
CRIM 441,
AAS 441
Prerequisite
Completion of SOC 101 or
CRIM 200.