LAW 905 - Racism & Justice in American

Unit(s): 2

The course will examine the complex interrelationships between the legal system and structural inequalities in the United States. The course will survey racial issues embedded in core areas such as criminal, contract, tort and property law, as well as in media, popular culture, and current events. Emphasis will be on providing critical contextual perspective on the intersection between racialized experience and the law, and on increasing student’s critical thinking, writing, and oral communication skills, and capacity for perspective-taking and social-emotional intelligence, in a small group learning environment.

Restriction: College restricted to School of Law
School of Law