AMST 40413 - Race and the Constitution

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

American Studies

Description:

This course will cover the decisions of the Supreme Court in the area of race relations, from the 19th-century problem of fugitive slaves to current problems involving school desegregation, affirmative action and private acts of race discrimination. Class will focus not only on court cases but also on the broader constitutional and philosophical implications.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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