UNI199H1S – The Construction of Race in America: A History

The course will explore the origins of racial categories in America. Drawing on primary sources such as memoirs, film, and government records as well as writings by scholars, we will examine how beliefs about these categories changed over time and with what consequences for the unfolding of American history. Arriving at the present day, we will consider such contradictory developments as the accelerating influence of Black Lives Matter and the headline-grabbing white nationalism on display at the “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, August, 2017. 

Position: 1

Estimated Course Enrolment: 25

Estimated Teaching Assistant Support: none

Class Schedule: Thursdays from 1pm-3pm** 

**The delivery method for this course is currently in-person. Please note that, in keeping with public health advisories, the course delivery method may...