A comparative, case study approach examines racial and gender stereotyping, historical and economic factors, and reactions of various audiences of the films. Examples of these crimes will be examined while analyzing longstanding theories in social psychology. Secondary attention will be given to Asian American, Native American, and other racial and ethnic family groups. Course considers Portuguese, Spanish, British, French, and Dutch colonization. Students will study the relative importance of culture versus economy and demography in determining social structure.
Race relations provides a central theme of the course.
AFRO 379 HIST 379 Selected topics on Indians and Spaniards, whites and blacks, emphasizing Mexico, the Caribbean, and Brazil. One year of college history or consent of instructor.