Advanced Topics in Social and Cultural Analysis (303-0-2)

Topic

Race, Ethnicity, and Self-Presentation

Instructors

Helen H Cho

Meeting Info

Harris Hall L06: Mon, Wed 12:30PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

This course examines self-presentation as a means of navigating ethnoracialization. How do context and ‘imagined audiences' influence which identities become more salient? We explore the constraining power of ethnoracial logics and how strategies, such as whitewashing, deracialization, toggling, and codeswitching, are employed in political campaigns, media, and online spaces.

Class Materials (Required)

All class readings will be available as PDFs or links on Canvas.

Class Notes

Advanced level standing or instructor permission required

Class Attributes

Social & Behavioral Sciences Distro Area