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Sociology of Race & Racism

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
TuTh 9:30a.m. – 10:45a.m.		 REMOTE 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Time
TuTh 9:30a.m. – 10:45a.m.
Location
REMOTE
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

This course uses contemporary social problems to introduce students to sociological theories of race and racism and to examine the cause of systemic racial inequalities across many social institutions. Some of the issues the course may address include, mass incarceration, the racial wealth gap, racial disparities and discrimination in health care, education, housing and employment, as well as media discourses and stereotypes of racialized populations.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/3/2024 - 12/13/2024

Location

REMOTE

Enrolled / Capacity

40 / 40

Status

Waitlist

Instructor

Karen Lischinsky

Prerequisites

SOCIOL 101

Tuition*

$1984 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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