POLITICAL SCIENCE 348 - Racism and Other Hatreds

Institution:

Hobart William Smith Colleges

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Description:

What is the role of conflicts and hatreds in politics This course looks at various politicized hatreds around the world, based on race, nation, and religion. Students explore hatreds in a variety of contexts: antiChinese and antiBlack racism in the U.S.A; antiSemitism in Europe; ethnic hatreds in Africa; and look at topics such as the role of science; the relationship between race and class; and the nature of nationalism. The aim of the course is to understand how social conflicts can best be organized to create a more democratic society. (Ost, offered alternate years; subfield: COMP)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HWS.EDU

Phone Number:

(315) 781-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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