POL 340 Race and the Law in the US

This course examines historical and contemporary intersections of race and the US legal system. Through an exploration of four themes: slavery, sovereignty, immigration and citizenship, and civil rights, students will gain a deeper understanding of how law simultaneously functions as a tool of liberation and oppression. Drawing on a range of legal and nonlegal materials, this course will investigate how law operates both within and outside of the court system.

Credits

3