Instructor: Dean Frank Motley
11:15A-12:30 PM MW BH 244
Fulfills: SHSI

This course, which explores historical and contemporary race relations issues in the context of
American law and constitutional principles, is designed to give students an overview of the history
of race relations in America as seen through its laws.  Starting with slavery, touching upon the
treatment of African Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, and Hispanic Americans,
the course will survey contemporary legislative issues and laws affecting minorities, e.g. voting
rights, employment discrimination, and educational opportunities.

Law cases, the Socratic method, and student presentations will be part of the teaching
methodology.  Students will be expected to read and brief about five cases a week.  The major
text outside the mimeographed reader will be Ronald Takaki's A Different Mirror (A History of
Multicultural America).