Race and Public Policy (326-0-20)

Instructors

Traci R Burch
8474914848
601 University Pl # 202
Office Hours: http://www.polisci.northwestern.edu/people/core-faculty/traci-burch.html

Meeting Info

Parkes Hall 212: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

The United States' population is becoming ever-more diverse. According to the Census Bureau, racial and ethnic minorities will comprise a majority of the population within our lifetimes—by 2042. This course will explore how diversity shapes policy debates and choices in the U. S., and also how policies in turn contribute to racial and ethnic diversity. The focus will be on contemporary issues; however we will be sure to cover the historical roots of race and public policy. We will cover such topics as immigration reform, school choice, residential segregation, and criminal justice.

Learning Objectives

History of discrimination in several policy domains; understanding how institutional design can facilitate discrimination; interplay between disparities in policy domains

Teaching Method

Lecture with participation

Evaluation Method

Class Participation 30%
Project Description 10%
Group Presentation 15%
Final Project 45%

Class Attributes

Social and Behavioral Science Foundational Discipl
U.S. Perspectives on Power, Justice, and Equity
Social & Behavioral Sciences Distro Area