PHL 481 - Race and Racism in Western Thought (4)

Historical origins of the concept of race, development of race science and racialist thought in Western culture, alternative explanatory theories of racism, differences and similarities among racist societies, critical consideration of contemporary social policies concerning race, competing Western visions of a non-racist society. Course fulfills GE Interdisciplinary Synthesis C4 or D4.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A, subareas C2, C3, and two of D1, D2, or D3.
Component(s): 4 hours lecture/discussion.