HIST 385 - Race and the Modern American Nation

Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
Discussion of the evolution of racial identities in the United States since the Civil War. Topics include: Jim Crow South; Social Darwinism; Asian and Mexican diasporas; poverty and race; evolution of legal status; the concepts of “whiteness” and “colorism”.

Strongly Recommended Preparation: Upper division status (greater than 60 earned semester units) and completion of lower division Area C requirements.
Prerequisites: Completion of GE Areas A1, A2, A3 and B4 with grade C- (CR) or better.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities