Foundations: Race and Racism in the U.S. (OL1)

About EDFS 1010 OL1

Students will investigate the multi-faceted concepts of identity, racism, and the dynamics of power, privilege, and oppression in the United States.

Notes

Asynchronous online; open to Degree and PACE students.

Section Description

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The objectives for EDFS 1010 are to: explore, examine, and discuss the origins and consequences of systemic racial oppression that exist in the United States. Our exploration will include, but is not limited to, looking at
the social construction of race and other categories of difference;
the history of racism and discrimination in the U.S.;
intersections between the various “isms”;
privilege, identity, bias
the role of education
current events and policies as they relate to race and racism; and
discerning the difference between fact-based journalism and unverifiable, unsupported information “called” journalism.

Section Expectation

This is an asynchronous course meaning all work is completed online and the class and instructor do not meet regularly face to face. Work is completed through weekly modules and discussion.

Evaluation

Students are evaluated through their completion of weekly modules, discussion participation as well as final project.

Important Dates

Resources

• Parking
• PACE Course Pricing
• Textbooks

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