Critical Race & Ethnic Studies: Geography/Race&Ethnicity in US

Examination of the ways in which spatial and locational processes shape and are shaped by ethnic and racial identities, struggles, and relationships. Cross-listed with: GEOG 1770.

Crosslisted with GEOG 1770 A Total combined enrollment = 120 Open to degree and PACE students

This course is a survey of the ways in which spatial processes and patterns reflect and shape race and ethnicity in the U.S. We will discuss the social construction of race and ethnicity, and the ways in which such ideologies have shaped spatial patterns in both the past and present. We will pay particular attention to issues including spatial demographics, mobility, migration, urban form, and health disparities. This course fulfills a D1 general education diversity requirement for UVM. At the completion of a course fulfilling the D1: Race and Racism in the US requirement, students should be able to: 1. Develop an awareness of race and racism in the US at the individual or systemic levels including historical and/or contemporary issues. 2. Understand and contextualize foundational concepts, theories, histories, frameworks and/or methodologies regarding race and racism in the US. 3. Analyze arguments, processes, and debates including multiple perspectives related to race and racism in the US. 4. Demonstrate the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to recognize and name dynamics and/or problem-solve in specific cases related to race and racism in the US.

The format of this course will consist primarily of lectures, in-class writing and discussion, a midterm, and a comprehensive final exam. Readings and course materials will be provided to students on Brightspace but may also be supported the textbook “Race, Class, and Gender in the United States: An Integrated Study” (ISBN-13 978-1319143657). Students will be expected to come prepared having completed readings ahead of time.

Grades will be based on exams, quizzes, and short in-class writing assignments.