In this class, students will learn about race, racial issues, and systemic/institutional racism impacted by the white supremacy ideology by reviewing various historical events and policies in the United States (U.S.).
The aim of this class is for students to gain knowledge and ideas that are helpful to become aware of and better understand racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity and to respect the differences that people bring into the world.
1. Obtain foundational knowledge of social issues in the U.S., especially race and systemic racism.
2. Learn about the functionality of white supremacy in the U.S. society and elsewhere in the world.
3. Apply the understanding of racism and white supremacy to the various social issues in the U.S.
Race, systemic/institutional racism, white supremacy
✔ Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
In each class, instructor will provide a lecture on the topic(s) in English and time for class and group discussion. Students are expected to attend each lecture, participate in class and group discussion, and submit a reflection paper weekly.
*** Update (8/5/2021) ***
This class will be held in English, not Japanese as currently listed. The syllabus will be updated accordingly in September.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Orientation Unites States today | Learn about contemporary issues in the U.S. |
Class 2 | Race | Learn about race and racial composition in the U.S. |
Class 3 | Social class, immigration, intersectionality | Learn about social class, immigration, intersectionality in relation to race in the U.S. |
Class 4 | Systemic racism (1) Enslavement, Jim Crow law, housing (red lining) | Learn about enslavement, Jim Crow law, and red lining. |
Class 5 | Systemic racism (2) Health care, education, immigration | Learn about health care, education, and immigration. |
Class 6 | Systemic racism (3) Law enforcement, criminal justice, economy | Learn about law enforcement, criminal justice, and economy. |
Class 7 | Review | Review the topics covered in class. |
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Not required.
Course materials will be provided as needed in class.
Attendance and participation in class and group discussion (5% x 7=35%)
Reflection paper (5%x7=35%)
Final paper (30%)
None
*** Update (8/5/2021) ***
This class will be held in English, not Japanese as currently listed. The syllabus will be updated accordingly in September.