Introduction to U.S. Racial Formations
AMST 217
Fall 2009
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01
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| Crosslisting:
ANTH 217, AFAM 217 |
This course is an introduction to the theory of racial formation with a focus on race and citizenship in the United States. Turning to the entangled histories of colonialism, slavery, imperialism, immigration, racism, disenfranchisement, and labor exploitation, we will examine how different peoples become American. With special attention to the role of law in racial formations, we will come to better understand how differently situated people(s) negotiate state-structured systems of exclusion and assimilation in relation to sovereignty, democracy, equality, and self-determination. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Speaking, Writing
Students are expected to write critical analyzes of the readings and debate different political perspectives. Course deals a great deal with citizenship and ethics.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS AMST |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (AMST) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Michael Omi and Howard Winat, RACIAL FORMATION IN THE UNITED STATES.
Ronald Takaki, A DIFFERENT MIRROR: A HISTORY OF MULTICULTURAL AMERICA.
Frank H. Wu, YELLOW: A RACE IN AMERICA BEYOND BLACK AND WHITE.
Juan Gonzales, HARVEST OF EMPIRE: A HISTORY OF LATINOS IN AMERICA
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Examinations and Assignments:
There will be an class mid-term and final exams, 2 short papers, and several home-work assignments. Blackboard participation required. Student are also expected to attend several film screenings outside regular class time. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Class attendance, and in-class & blackboard participation are required. |
| Instructor(s): Kauanui,J. Kehaulani Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:20PM; Location: DWNY113; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 40 | | SR major: X | JR major: 6 | | |
| Seats Available: 1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: 24 | FR: 10 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 3 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 1 | 3rd Ranked: 2 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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