Course Syllabus
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Course Overview
The history and psychology of race and racism will be examined and an analysis of how racism manifests and is sustained by individuals living within systems of power and privilege (micro and macro levels) will be explored. An in-depth examination of unconscious racial bias, awareness of privilege, and the impact of ideologies that sustain racism, including colorblind ideology and meritocracy will be conducted. Course readings will allow students to individually build a knowledge base and develop multiple perspectives. Research methods for the psychology of racism are reviewed as a basis for interpreting research results. Notion of Whiteness as normative in the US will be investigated. How those notions of race and racist beliefs and practices exist in the US (politics, education, psychological perspectives) are included.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Examine the history and psychology of racism
- Develop critical thinking skills to examine facts about racism to generate informed decisions
- Initiate leadership to lead a topic of study
- Use problem solving skills to examine case studies, scenarios, and current events
- Analyze whiteness, privilege, meritocracy, color blindness, and racism and its impact in the U.S.
- Examine the psychological components of racism
- Self-reflect on personal contributions to racism
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