Race and Ethnicity in US History (V3029E)
Race and Ethnicity in US History
Module V3029E
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This module examines the history of race and ethnicity in the United States from 1865 to the present, tracing political, cultural, and social developments. It will examine the ways in which a wide range of racial and ethnic identities have been constructed in America as well as the ways in which race and ethnicity have affected Americans' life experiences. Students will examine the role of race and ethnicity in politics, education, activism, housing, and the criminal justice system. They will consider the ways in which Americans have both challenged the role of race and ethnicity in society and have sought to maintain existing structures.
Module learning outcomes
Initiate critical analysis of the history of race and ethnicity in the United States.
Critically apply knowledge and understanding of the history of race and ethnicity in the United States, including effectively communicating this knowledge in written work.
Evaluate key debates in the history of race and ethnicity in the United States, focusing on the second half of the 19th century, and the 20th and 21st centuries.
Provide critical commentary on these debates in an informed way in written work.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 1 Assessment | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Tom Davies
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Dr Anne-Marie Angelo
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Dr Natalia Cecire
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