Course Home Page for Race and Law

Fall 2009
Law No.: LAW7089
Sched. No.: 109837196

Race And Law
Section 1
X
Forde-Mazrui, Kim A.

Administrative Information:

Days, Times (Room):	TR, 1130-1250 (WB103)
Credits:	3	Type:	Lecture
Capacity:	24^{This information is current as of}^{11/24/2009 06:49:08 AM}^
Current Enrollment:	18 ^{This information is current as of}^{11/24/2009 06:49:08 AM}^

Course Description:

With such watershed events in the civil rights movement as Brown v. Board of Education and the Civil Rights Acts of the 1960s, the eradication of racial subordination in America seemed an achievable goal. Yet, in America today, the condition of many African-Americans and of race relations continue to suffer and, indeed, have deteriorated in many respects. Whether the law has aided or impeded the cause of civil rights in the past, and the extent to which the law can help to resolve racial issues in the present and future, are questions of considerable controversy. This course will examine the response of law to racial issues in a variety of contemporary legal contexts, including affirmative action, criminal justice, voting rights, interracial relationships and adoption, and hate speech. The materials will consist of a mix of cases and scholarly commentary. Classes will center on candid discussion about the issues raised in the assigned materials.

NOTE: Laptops prohibited during class sessions.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT: Students wishing to enroll in the seminar, whether enrolled or not, must attend the first class session. Enrolled students who do not attend the first class session will be dropped.
COURSE REQUIREMENT: A substantial research paper

This course is on the approved upper-level writing requirement course list.