SEM 115 - Examining 'Post-Racial' America

Institution:

Gwynedd Mercy University

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Description:

This interactive, multi-media course will examine the idea and feasibility of the post-racial America concept through a cultural and political lens, and will challenge students to develop and write about their own related theory/belief system based on readings, videos, in-class or online discussions covered in the course. The following topics will be covered: 2016 Presidential Election, Tea Party Movement, Black Lives Matter, #OscarsSoWhite Campaign, White Privilege, race blindness. This course focuses on racism, one of the five critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy: Earth, Immigration, Non-violence, Racism, and Women. This course meets the University?s definition of writing intensive. Pre-requisite: ENG101

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gmercyu.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 646-7300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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