HIST 0265 - The Minority Experience: a Multicultural History of The United States

Institution:

Westfield State University

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Description:

This course explores the history of racial, ethnic, religious, and sexual minorities in the Unites States from the 1700s to the present. The types of discrimination each group has faced, both past and present, are emphasized. Topics include: Native American history, African American, Latino (focusing on Mexicans and Puerto Ricans) , the Irish experience, Asian and Arab-Americans, Jews and Muslims, gays and lesbians, as well as changing definitions of "whiteness." Prerequisite: HIST 0130, 0131 , or 0132.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westfield.ma.edu/student-consumer-information

Phone Number:

(413) 572-5300

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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