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College Catalog 2011-2012 
    
College Catalog 2011-2012 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

AMST 370 - Understanding and Confronting Racism


An examination of the social psychological factors associated with race prejudice and racism, particularly in the United States. Focusing on the psychological theories proposed to understand racism, this course investigates the causes and consequences of racism at the individual, interpersonal, institutional and cultural levels of society. Special attention will be given to exploring interventions to reduce racism. Culture and Context course. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100  or PSYC 201 , and at least one intermediate course or permission of the instructor. (4 Credits)