Courses
GOV 312L • Issues & Policies In Amer Gov
38855 • Fall 2021
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM GAR 0.102
CD
GO
Government 312L satisfies the second half of the mandated six hours of government that every UT student must take. Course covers analysis of varying topics concerned with American political institutions and policies, including the United States Constitution, and assumes basic knowledge of government from GOV 310L, which is a prerequiste. May be taken for credit only once.
WGS 340 • Afr Amer Women Pol Activism
46284 • Fall 2021
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM SZB 278
CD
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GOV 370O • Politics Of Title Ix-Wb
38775 • Spring 2021
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM
Internet; Synchronous
Examine how the passage of Title IX has affected the educational and career opportunities of women in the United States, with a particular emphasis on collegiate athletics.
GOV 371G • African-American Politics-Wb
38800 • Spring 2021
Meets TTH 9:30AM-11:00AM
Internet; Synchronous
(also listed as AFR 350Q)
Explore the evolution, nature, and role of African-American politics within the American political system.
GOV 355M • Afr Amer Women Pol Activism-Wb
37475 • Fall 2020
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM
Internet; Synchronous
CD
Explores how Black feminism, as a guiding ideology, helps to explain how Black women have functioned in the U.s. political system.
AFR 374D • Afr Amer Women Pol Activism
30154 • Fall 2019
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM GAR 2.112
CD
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GOV 312L • Issues & Policies In Amer Gov
37460 • Fall 2019
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM GAR 0.102
CD
GO
Government 312L satisfies the second half of the mandated six hours of government that every UT student must take. Course covers analysis of varying topics concerned with American political institutions and policies, including the United States Constitution, and assumes basic knowledge of government from GOV 310L, which is a prerequiste. May be taken for credit only once.
GOV 370K • African American Politics
38395 • Spring 2019
Meets TTH 9:30AM-11:00AM PAR 1
CD
(also listed as AFR 374D)
African-American Politics
GOV 370K/AFR 374D
Description
This course focuses upon the evolution, nature, and role of African-American politics within the American Political System. The concern is with African Americans as actors, creators and initiators in the political process. Specifically, this course will examine various political controversies that surround the role of race in American society and how these controversies affect public opinion, political institutions, political behavior, and salient public policy debates. This course will assess and evaluate the contemporary influence of race in each of these domains while also exploring their historical antecedents.
This course carries the flag for Cultural Diversity in the United States. Cultural Diversity courses are designed to increase your familiarity with the variety and richness of the American cultural experience. You should therefore expect a substantial portion of your grade to come from assignments covering the practices, beliefs, and histories of at least one U.S. cultural group that has experienced persistent marginalization.
Prerequisites
Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
Required Text Books
There are two required text books for this course, which are available at the University Co-op:
Walton, Hanes, Jr. and Robert C. Smith. 2014. American Politics and the African American Quest for Universal Freedom. 7th Edition. New York: Addison Wesley Longman.
Philpot, Tasha S., and Ismail K. White, eds. 2010. African-American Political Psychology: Identity, Opinion, and Action in the Post-Civil Rights Era. New York: Palgrave Macmillan. (This book is available electronically through the library website for free.)
Grading
Exam 1 25%
Exam 2 25%
Exam 3 25%
Quizzes and in-class assignments 25%
GOV 370L • The Politics Of Title Ix
38410 • Spring 2019
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM PAR 206
The Politics of Title IX
GOV 370L
TuTh 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
PAR 206
Description
This course will critically examine how the passage of Title IX has affected the educational and career opportunities of women in the United States, with a particular emphasis on collegiate athletics. The course will begin by discussing the evolution of Title IX, from its initial passage to its interpretation by the courts. The discussion will also include critiques of and opposition to Title IX. The course will then discuss historical issues related to women and sports, including gender stereotypes, race, and media representations of women. This will be followed by more contemporary issues related to Title IX, such as sexual discrimination and harassment, pay-for-play, and athlete activism. The course will conclude with a discussion of Title IX’s greatest successes and where there are still barriers left to break in terms of gender equality.
Prerequisites
Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
Required Text Books
There are two required textbooks for this course, which are available at the University Co-op:
Carpenter, Linda Jean and R. Vivian Acosta. 2005. Title IX. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Cahn, Susan K. 2015. Coming On Strong: Gender and Sexuality in Women’s Sports, 2nd Ed. Urbana: University of Illinois Press.
Grading
Your grade will be based on two exams, a Sports Comparison Paper, and several pop quizzes/in-class assignments. The weight of each assignment in determining your final grade is as follows:
Exam 1 25%
Exam 2 25%
Sports Comparison Paper 25%
Quizzes and in-class assignments 25%
AFR 374D • African American Politics
30740 • Fall 2018
Meets TTH 9:30AM-11:00AM UTC 3.132
CD
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GOV 312L • Issues & Policies In Amer Gov
38350 • Fall 2018
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM GAR 0.102
CD
GO
Government 312L satisfies the second half of the mandated six hours of government that every UT student must take. Course covers analysis of varying topics concerned with American political institutions and policies, including the United States Constitution, and assumes basic knowledge of government from GOV 310L, which is a prerequiste. May be taken for credit only once.
AFR 374D • African American Politics
29845 • Spring 2018
Meets TTH 9:30AM-11:00AM MEZ B0.306
CD
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GOV 370L • The Politics Of Title Ix
38410 • Spring 2018
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM JES A209A
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Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
GOV 312L • Issues & Policies In Amer Gov
38595 • Fall 2017
Meets TTH 8:00AM-9:30AM SAC 1.402
CD
GO
Issues and Polices in American Government: Race, Media, and Politics
GOV 312L
Description
This course examines the ways in which the media shape how we think about race. In doing so, this course will first explore the nature and construction of race. Second, it will examine the media establishment and its role in politics. Third, it will apply theories of media norms to explore how racial stereotypes of the four largest minority groups in the U.S. are created and perpetuated. Finally, this course will examine the effects of racialized media images on political processes.
This course carries the flag for Cultural Diversity in the United States. Cultural Diversity courses are designed to increase your familiarity with the variety and richness of the American cultural experience. You should therefore expect a substantial portion of your grade to come from assignments covering the practices, beliefs, and histories of at least one U.S. cultural group that has experienced persistent marginalization.
Prerequisites
Twenty-four semester hours of college coursework, including Government 310L, and a passing score on the reading section of the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) test (or an appropriate assessment test).
Required Text Books
There are two required text books for this course. Both books are available at the University Co-op.
Wilson II, Clint C., Felix Gutierrez, and Lena M. Chao. 2012. Racism, Sexism and the Media: The Rise of Class Communication in Multicultural America, 4th Ed. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications.
Graber, Doris A and Johanna Dunaway. 2014. Mass Media and American Politics, 9nd Ed. Washington, DC: CQ Press.
Grading
Exam 1 25%
Exam 2 25%
Exam 3 25%
Quizzes and in-class assignments 25%
GOV 370K • African American Politics
38820 • Fall 2017
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM PAR 1
CD
(also listed as AFR 374D)
African-American Politics
GOV 370K/AFR 374D
Description
This course focuses upon the evolution, nature, and role of African-American politics within the American Political System. The concern is with African Americans as actors, creators and initiators in the political process. Specifically, this course will examine various political controversies that surround the role of race in American society and how these controversies affect public opinion, political institutions, political behavior, and salient public policy debates. This course will assess and evaluate the contemporary influence of race in each of these domains while also exploring their historical antecedents.
This course carries the flag for Cultural Diversity in the United States. Cultural Diversity courses are designed to increase your familiarity with the variety and richness of the American cultural experience. You should therefore expect a substantial portion of your grade to come from assignments covering the practices, beliefs, and histories of at least one U.S. cultural group that has experienced persistent marginalization.
Prerequisites
Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
Required Text Books
There are two required text books for this course, which are available at the University Co-op:
Walton, Hanes, Jr. and Robert C. Smith. 2014. American Politics and the African American Quest for Universal Freedom. 7th Edition. New York: Addison Wesley Longman.
Philpot, Tasha S., and Ismail K. White, eds. 2010. African-American Political Psychology: Identity, Opinion, and Action in the Post-Civil Rights Era. New York: Palgrave Macmillan. (This book is available electronically through the library website for free.)
Grading
Exam 1 20%
3 Critical Essays 45%
Exam 2 20%
Quizzes and in-class assignments 15%
GOV 370K • African American Politics
38795 • Spring 2017
Meets TTH 9:30AM-11:00AM MEZ B0.306
CD
(also listed as AFR 374D)
African-American Politics
GOV 370K/AFR 374D
Description
This course focuses upon the evolution, nature, and role of African-American politics within the American Political System. The concern is with African Americans as actors, creators and initiators in the political process. Specifically, this course will examine various political controversies that surround the role of race in American society and how these controversies affect public opinion, political institutions, political behavior, and salient public policy debates. This course will assess and evaluate the contemporary influence of race in each of these domains while also exploring their historical antecedents.
This course carries the flag for Cultural Diversity in the United States. Cultural Diversity courses are designed to increase your familiarity with the variety and richness of the American cultural experience. You should therefore expect a substantial portion of your grade to come from assignments covering the practices, beliefs, and histories of at least one U.S. cultural group that has experienced persistent marginalization.
Prerequisites
Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
Required Text Books
There are two required text books for this course, which are available at the University Co-op:
Walton, Hanes, Jr. and Robert C. Smith. 2014. American Politics and the African American Quest for Universal Freedom. 7th Edition. New York: Addison Wesley Longman.
Philpot, Tasha S., and Ismail K. White, eds. 2010. African-American Political Psychology: Identity, Opinion, and Action in the Post-Civil Rights Era. New York: Palgrave Macmillan. (This book is available electronically through the library website for free.)
Grading
Exam 1 20%
3 Critical Essays 45%
Exam 2 20%
Quizzes and in-class assignments 15%
UGS 302 • Diff Dlg Afr Amer Wmn Pol Actv
62520 • Spring 2017
Meets TTH 8:00AM-9:30AM PAR 210
CDWr
ID
The Signature Course (UGS 302 and 303) introduces first-year students to the university’s academic community through the exploration of new interests. The Signature Course is your opportunity to engage in college-level thinking and learning.
GOV 312L • Issues & Policies In Amer Gov
38360 • Fall 2016
Meets MWF 8:00AM-9:00AM MEZ B0.306
CD
GO
Issues and Polices in American Government: Race, Media, and Politics
GOV 312L
Description
This course examines the ways in which the media shape how we think about race. In doing so, this course will first explore the nature and construction of race. Second, it will examine the media establishment and its role in politics. Third, it will apply theories of media norms to explore how racial stereotypes of the four largest minority groups in the U.S. are created and perpetuated. Finally, this course will examine the effects of racialized media images on political processes.
This course carries the flag for Cultural Diversity in the United States. Cultural Diversity courses are designed to increase your familiarity with the variety and richness of the American cultural experience. You should therefore expect a substantial portion of your grade to come from assignments covering the practices, beliefs, and histories of at least one U.S. cultural group that has experienced persistent marginalization.
Prerequisites
Twenty-four semester hours of college coursework, including Government 310L, and a passing score on the reading section of the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) test (or an appropriate assessment test).
Required Text Books
There are two required text books for this course. Both books are available at the University Co-op.
Wilson II, Clint C., Felix Gutierrez, and Lena M. Chao. 2012. Racism, Sexism and the Media: The Rise of Class Communication in Multicultural America, 4th Ed. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications.
Graber, Doris A and Johanna Dunaway. 2014. Mass Media and American Politics, 9nd Ed. Washington, DC: CQ Press.
Grading
Exam 1 25%
Exam 2 25%
Exam 3 25%
Quizzes and in-class assignments 25%
GOV 370K • African American Politics
38595 • Fall 2016
Meets MWF 9:00AM-10:00AM MEZ 2.124
CD
(also listed as AFR 374D)
African-American Politics
GOV 370K/AFR 374D
Description
This course focuses upon the evolution, nature, and role of African-American politics within the American Political System. The concern is with African Americans as actors, creators and initiators in the political process. Specifically, this course will examine various political controversies that surround the role of race in American society and how these controversies affect public opinion, political institutions, political behavior, and salient public policy debates. This course will assess and evaluate the contemporary influence of race in each of these domains while also exploring their historical antecedents.
This course carries the flag for Cultural Diversity in the United States. Cultural Diversity courses are designed to increase your familiarity with the variety and richness of the American cultural experience. You should therefore expect a substantial portion of your grade to come from assignments covering the practices, beliefs, and histories of at least one U.S. cultural group that has experienced persistent marginalization.
Prerequisites
Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
Required Text Books
There are two required text books for this course, which are available at the University Co-op:
Walton, Hanes, Jr. and Robert C. Smith. 2014. American Politics and the African American Quest for Universal Freedom. 7th Edition. New York: Addison Wesley Longman.
Philpot, Tasha S., and Ismail K. White, eds. 2010. African-American Political Psychology: Identity, Opinion, and Action in the Post-Civil Rights Era. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
Grading
Exam 1 20%
3 Critical Essays 45%
Exam 2 20%
Quizzes and in-class assignments 15%
GOV 370K • African American Politics
38040 • Spring 2016
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM GAR 2.128
CD
(also listed as AFR 374D)
African-American Politics
GOV 370K/AFR 374D
Description
This course focuses upon the evolution, nature, and role of African-American politics within the American Political System. The concern is with African Americans as actors, creators and initiators in the political process. Specifically, this course will examine various political controversies that surround the role of race in American society and how these controversies affect public opinion, political institutions, political behavior, and salient public policy debates. This course will assess and evaluate the contemporary influence of race in each of these domains while also exploring their historical antecedents.
This course carries the flag for Cultural Diversity in the United States. Cultural Diversity courses are designed to increase your familiarity with the variety and richness of the American cultural experience. You should therefore expect a substantial portion of your grade to come from assignments covering the practices, beliefs, and histories of at least one U.S. cultural group that has experienced persistent marginalization.
Prerequisites
Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
Required Text Books
There are two required text books for this course, which are available at the University Co-op:
Walton, Hanes, Jr. and Robert C. Smith. 2014. American Politics and the African American Quest for Universal Freedom. 7th Edition. New York: Addison Wesley Longman.
Philpot, Tasha S., and Ismail K. White, eds. 2010. African-American Political Psychology: Identity, Opinion, and Action in the Post-Civil Rights Era. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
Grading
Exam 1 20%
3 Critical Essays 45%
Exam 2 20%
Quizzes and in-class assignments 15%
UGS 303 • Diff Dlg: Black Women/Poltcs
61755 • Spring 2016
Meets TTH 8:00AM-9:30AM PAR 101
CDWr
The Signature Course (UGS 302 and 303) introduces first-year students to the university’s academic community through the exploration of new interests. The Signature Course is your opportunity to engage in college-level thinking and learning.
GOV 312L • Issues & Policies In Amer Gov
37660 • Fall 2015
Meets TTH 9:30AM-11:00AM MEZ B0.306
CD
GO
Issues and Polices in American Government: Race, Media, and Politics
GOV 312L
Description
This course examines the ways in which the media shape how we think about race. In doing so, this course will first explore the nature and construction of race. Second, it will examine the media establishment and its role in politics. Third, it will apply theories of media norms to explore how racial stereotypes of the four largest minority groups in the U.S. are created and perpetuated. Finally, this course will examine the effects of racialized media images on political processes.
This course carries the flag for Cultural Diversity in the United States. Cultural Diversity courses are designed to increase your familiarity with the variety and richness of the American cultural experience. You should therefore expect a substantial portion of your grade to come from assignments covering the practices, beliefs, and histories of at least one U.S. cultural group that has experienced persistent marginalization.
Prerequisites
Twenty-four semester hours of college coursework, including Government 310L, and a passing score on the reading section of the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) test (or an appropriate assessment test).
Required Text Books
There are two required text books for this course. Both books are available at the University Co-op.
Wilson II, Clint C., Felix Gutierrez, and Lena M. Chao. 2012. Racism, Sexism and the Media: The Rise of Class Communication in Multicultural America, 4th Ed. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications.
Graber, Doris A and Johanna Dunaway. 2014. Mass Media and American Politics, 9nd Ed. Washington, DC: CQ Press.
Grading
Exam 1 25%
Exam 2 25%
Exam 3 25%
Quizzes and in-class assignments 25%
GOV 370K • African American Politics
37835 • Fall 2015
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM GAR 0.132
CD
(also listed as AFR 374D)
African-American Politics
GOV 370K
Description
This course focuses upon the evolution, nature, and role of African-American politics within the American Political System. The concern is with African Americans as actors, creators and initiators in the political process. Specifically, this course will examine various political controversies that surround the role of race in American society and how these controversies affect public opinion, political institutions, political behavior, and salient public policy debates. This course will assess and evaluate the contemporary influence of race in each of these domains while also exploring their historical antecedents.
This course carries the flag for Cultural Diversity in the United States. Cultural Diversity courses are designed to increase your familiarity with the variety and richness of the American cultural experience. You should therefore expect a substantial portion of your grade to come from assignments covering the practices, beliefs, and histories of at least one U.S. cultural group that has experienced persistent marginalization.
Prerequisites
Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
Required Text Books
There are two required text books for this course, which are available at the University Co-op:
Walton, Hanes, Jr. and Robert C. Smith. 2014. American Politics and the African American Quest for Universal Freedom. 7th Edition.New York: Addison Wesley Longman.
Philpot, Tasha S., and Ismail K. White, eds. 2010. African-American Political Psychology: Identity, Opinion, and Action in the Post-Civil Rights Era. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
Grading
Exam 1 20%
Discussion Papers 40%
Exam 2 20%
Quizzes and in-class assignments 20%
UGS 303 • Diff Dialog: African-American
62660 • Spring 2015
Meets TTH 9:30AM-11:00AM MEZ 2.124
CDWr
The Signature Course (UGS 302 and 303) introduces first-year students to the university’s academic community through the exploration of new interests. The Signature Course is your opportunity to engage in college-level thinking and learning.
GOV 312L • Issues & Policies In Amer Gov
38755 • Fall 2014
Meets TTH 9:30AM-11:00AM GSB 2.124
CD
GO
Description
This course examines the ways in which the media shape how we think about race. In doing so, this course will first explore the nature and construction of race. Second, it will examine the media establishment and its role in politics. Third, it will apply theories of media norms to explore how racial stereotypes of the four largest minority groups in the U.S. are created and perpetuated. Finally, this course will examine the effects of racialized media images on political processes.
This course carries the flag for Cultural Diversity in the United States. Cultural Diversity courses are designed to increase your familiarity with the variety and richness of the American cultural experience. You should therefore expect a substantial portion of your grade to come from assignments covering the practices, beliefs, and histories of at least one U.S. cultural group that has experienced persistent marginalization.
Prerequisites
Twenty-four semester hours of college coursework, including Government 310L, and a passing score on the reading section of the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) test (or an appropriate assessment test).
Required Text Books
Wilson II, Clint C., Felix Gutierrez, and Lena M. Chao. 2012. Racism, Sexism and the Media: The Rise of Class Communication in Multicultural America, 4th Ed. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications.
Graber, Doris A and Johanna Dunaway. 2014. Mass Media and American Politics, 9nd Ed. Washington, DC: CQ Press.
Grading
Exam 1 25%
Term Paper 25%
Exam 2 25%
Quizzes and in-class assignments 25%
GOV 312L • Issues & Policies In Amer Gov
39050 • Spring 2014
Meets TTH 9:30AM-11:00AM CAL 100
CD
Description
This course examines the ways in which the media shape how we think about race. In doing so, this course will first explore the nature and construction of race. Second, it will examine the media establishment and its role in politics. Third, it will apply theories of media norms to explore how racial stereotypes of the four largest minority groups in the U.S. are created and perpetuated. Finally, this course will examine the effects of racialized media images on political processes.
Prerequisites
Twenty-four semester hours of college coursework, including Government 310L, and a passing score on the reading section of the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) test (or an appropriate assessment test).
Required Text Books
There are two required text books for this course. Both books are available at the University Co-op.
Wilson II, Clint C., Felix Gutierrez, and Lena M. Chao. 2003. Racism, Sexism and the Media: The Rise of Class Communication in Multicultural America, 3rd Ed. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications.
Iyengar, Shanto. 2011. Media and Politics: A Citizen’s Guide, 2nd Ed. New York: Norton & Co.
Grading
Exam 1 25%
Term Paper 25%
Exam 2 25%
Quizzes and in-class assignments 25%
GOV 370K • African American Politics
39330 • Spring 2014
Meets TTH 8:00AM-9:30AM PAR 204
CD
(also listed as AFR 374D)
Description
This course focuses upon the evolution, nature, and role of African-American politics within the American Political System. The concern is with African Americans as actors, creators and initiators in the political process. Specifically, this course will examine various political controversies that surround the role of race in American society and how these controversies affect public opinion, political institutions, political behavior, and salient public policy debates. This course will assess and evaluate the contemporary influence of race in each of these domains while also exploring their historical antecedents.
This course carries the flag for Cultural Diversity in the United States. Cultural Diversity courses are designed to increase your familiarity with the variety and richness of the American cultural experience. You should therefore expect a substantial portion of your grade to come from assignments covering the practices, beliefs, and histories of at least one U.S. cultural group that has experienced persistent marginalization.
Prerequisites
Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
Required Text Books
There are two required text books for this course, which are available at the University Co-op:
Walton, Hanes, Jr. and Robert C. Smith. 2012. American Politics and the African American Quest for Universal Freedom. 6th Edition. New York: Addison Wesley Longman.
Philpot, Tasha S., and Ismail K. White, eds. 2010. African-American Political Psychology: Identity, Opinion, and Action in the Post-Civil Rights Era. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
Grading
Exam 1 25%
Term Paper 25%
Exam 2 25%
Quizzes and in-class assignments 25%
Flag: Cultrual diversity
GOV 391J • Statistical Anly In Pol Sci I
39420 • Fall 2013
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM BAT 1.104
This course is an introduction to statistics, probability, and data analysis. Topics include properties of data, probability and sampling distributions, confidence intervals, and significance tests. The course is meant to provide a solid foundation for understanding the basics in quantitative analysis but is not meant for students interested in continuing the graduate quantitative methods sequence in Government.
UGS 303 • Diff Dialog: African-American
65420 • Fall 2013
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM MEZ 1.102
Wr
The Signature Course (UGS 302 and 303) introduces first-year students to the university’s academic community through the exploration of new interests. The Signature Course is your opportunity to engage in college-level thinking and learning.
GOV 312L • Issues & Policies In Amer Gov
38736 • Spring 2013
Meets TTH 8:00AM-9:30AM MEZ B0.306
GOV 370K • African American Politics
38969 • Spring 2013
Meets TTH 9:30AM-11:00AM MEZ 1.202
CD
(also listed as AFR 374D)
Prerequisites
Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
Course Description
This course focuses upon the evolution, nature, and role of African-American politics within the American Political System. The concern is with African Americans as actors, creators and initiators in the political process. Specifically, this course will examine various political controversies that surround the role of race in American society and how these controversies affect public opinion, political institutions, political behavior, and salient public policy debates. This course will assess and evaluate the contemporary influence of race in each of these domains while also exploring their historical antecedents.
This course carries the flag for Cultural Diversity in the United States. Cultural Diversity courses are designed to increase your familiarity with the variety and richness of the American cultural experience. You should therefore expect a substantial portion of your grade to come from assignments covering the practices, beliefs, and histories of at least one U.S. cultural group that has experienced persistent marginalization.
Required Text Books
There are two required text books for this course, which are available at the University Co-op:
Walton, Hanes, Jr. and Robert C. Smith. 2010. American Politics and the African American Quest for Universal Freedom. 5th Edition. New York: Addison Wesley Longman.
Philpot, Tasha S., and Ismail K. White, eds. 2010. African-American Political Psychology: Identity, Opinion, and Action in the Post-Civil Rights Era. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
Supplementary Readings
Readings not found in the required texts can be accessed through Blackboard (courses.utexas.edu).
Grading Policy
Your grade will be based on two exams (25% each), one 10-page paper (25%), and several pop quizzes/in-class assignments (25%). The format for the two exams will be a combination of short answer and essays and will cover the lectures, films, and readings. Exams will NOT be cumulative. Quizzes will be given at random and at any time during lecture. Frequently, I give quizzes at the beginning of class so be on time. If you miss a quiz because of tardiness, you CANNOT make it up. Each quiz/in-class assignment will be worth 5 points each. You will receive one point for just handing in a quiz/in-class assignment. Credit for the remaining 4 points is determined by the quality of your work. Your quiz/in-class assignment grade will be calculated by taking the total number of points that you have earned divided by the total number of points available minus one quiz. In other words, each student can miss one quiz without it counting against his/her grade. Your quiz grade is a weighted average, with a maximum of 25 points. In the case of a conflict, please notify me ahead of time so that we can make alternative arrangements. Without prior notification and proper documentation, missed quizzes, assignments and exams cannot be made up. NO EXCEPTIONS.
GOV 312L • Issues & Policies In Amer Gov
38630 • Fall 2012
Meets TTH 9:30AM-11:00AM JES A121A
GO
Prerequisites
Twenty-four semester hours of college coursework, including Government 310L, and a passing score on the reading section of the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) test (or an appropriate assessment test).
Description
This course examines the ways in which the media shape how we think about race. In doing so, this course will first explore the nature and construction of race. Second, it will examine the media establishment and its role in politics. Third, it will apply theories of media norms to explore how racial stereotypes of the four largest minority groups in the U.S. are created and perpetuated. Finally, this course will examine the effects of racialized media images on political processes.
Grading Policy
Your grade will be based on two exams, one term paper, and several pop quizzes/in-class assignments. The format for the two exams will be a combination of multiple choice and essays and will cover the lectures, films, and readings. Quizzes will be given at random and at any time during lecture. Frequently, I give quizzes at the beginning of class so be on time. If you miss a quiz because of tardiness, you CANNOT make it up. Each quiz/in-class assignment will be worth 5 points each. You will receive one point for just handing in a quiz/in-class assignment. Credit for the remaining 4 points is determined by the quality of your work. Your quiz/in-class assignment grade will be calculated by taking the total number of points that you have earned divided by the total number of points available minus one quiz. In other words, each student can miss one quiz without it counting against his/her grade. Your quiz grade is a weighted average (see below), with a maximum of 25 points. In the case of a conflict, please notify me ahead of time so that we can make alternative arrangements. Without prior notification and proper documentation, missed quizzes, assignments and exams cannot be made up. NO EXCEPTIONS. The weight of each assignment in determining your final grade is as follows:
Exam 1 (March 22) 25%
Term Paper (due April 12) 25%
Exam 2 (May 3) 25%
Quizzes and in-class assignments 25%
A 93-100
A- 90-92
B+ 87-89
B 83-86
B- 80-82
C+ 77-79
C 73-76
C- 70-72
D 60-69
F 0-59
Texts
There are two required text books for this course. Both books are available at the University Co-op.
Larson, Stephanie Greco. 2005. Media and Minorities: The Politics of Race in News and Entertainment. Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield.
Leighley, Jan E. 2003. Mass Media and Politics: A Social Science Perspective. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
Supplementary Readings: Readings not found in the required texts can be accessed through Blackboard (courses.utexas.edu).
GOV 391J • Statistical Anly In Pol Sci I
38975 • Fall 2012
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM BAT 1.104
Course Description
This course is an introduction to statistics, probability, and data analysis. Topics include properties of data, probability and sampling distributions, confidence intervals, and significance tests. The course is meant to provide a solid foundation for understanding the basics in quantitative analysis but is not meant for students interested in continuing the graduate quantitative methods sequence in Government.
Texts
Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics
GOV 312L • Issues & Policies In Amer Gov
38550 • Spring 2012
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM JES A121A
GO
Issues and Polices in American Government: Race, Media, and Politics
Description
This course examines the ways in which the media shape how we think about race. In doing so, this course will first explore the nature and construction of race. Second, it will examine the media establishment and its role in politics. Third, it will apply theories of media norms to explore how racial stereotypes of the four largest minority groups in the U.S. are created and perpetuated. Finally, this course will examine the effects of racialized media images on political processes.
Required Text Books
There are two required text books for this course. Both books are available at the University Co-op.
Larson, Stephanie Greco. 2005. Media and Minorities: The Politics of Race in News and Entertainment. Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield.
Leighley, Jan E. 2003. Mass Media and Politics: A Social Science Perspective. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
GOV 370K • African American Politics
38823 • Spring 2012
Meets TTH 9:30AM-11:00AM WAG 208
CD
(also listed as AFR 374D)
This course focuses upon the evolution, nature, and role of African-American politics within the American Political System. The concern is with African Americans as actors, creators and initiators in the political process. Specifically, this course will examine various political controversies that surround the role of race in American society and how these controversies affect public opinion, political institutions, political behavior, and salient public policy debates. This course will assess and evaluate the contemporary influence of race in each of these domains while also exploring their historical antecedents.
GOV 312L • Issues & Policies In Amer Gov
38625 • Fall 2011
Meets MWF 10:00AM-11:00AM JES A121A
GO
This course examines the ways in which the media shape how we think about race. In doing so, this course will first explore the nature and construction of race. Second, it will examine the media establishment and its role in politics. Third, it will apply theories of media norms to explore how racial stereotypes of the four largest minority groups in the U.S. are created and perpetuated. Finally, this course will examine the effects of racialized media images on political processes.
GOV 370K • African American Politics
38825 • Fall 2011
Meets MWF 11:00AM-12:00PM PAR 101
CD
C2
(also listed as AFR 374D)
This course focuses upon the evolution, nature, and role of African-American politics within the American Political System. The concern is with African Americans as actors, creators and initiators in the political process. Specifically, this course will examine various political controversies that surround the role of race in American society and how these controversies affect public opinion, political institutions, political behavior, and salient public policy debates. This course will assess and evaluate the contemporary influence of race in each of these domains while also exploring their historical antecedents.
GOV 312L • Issues & Policies In Amer Gov
38795 • Spring 2011
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM MEZ 1.306
GO
Issues and Polices in American Government: Race, Media, and Politics
Description
This course examines the ways in which the media shape how we think about race. In doing so, this course will first explore the nature and construction of race. Second, it will examine the media establishment and its role in politics. Third, it will apply theories of media norms to explore how racial stereotypes of the four largest minority groups in the U.S. are created and perpetuated. Finally, this course will examine the effects of racialized media images on political processes.
Required Text Books
There are two required text books for this course. Both books are available at the University Co-op.
Larson, Stephanie Greco. 2005. Media and Minorities: The Politics of Race in News and Entertainment. Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield.
Leighley, Jan E. 2003. Mass Media and Politics: A Social Science Perspective. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
GOV 385L • Framework For Social Sci Rsch
39175 • Spring 2011
Meets M 3:30PM-6:30PM BAT 1.104
GOV 312L • Issues & Policies In Amer Gov
38440 • Fall 2010
Meets TTH 11:00AM-12:30PM JES A121A
GO
Course Description: This course examines the ways in which the media shape how we think about race. In doing so, this course will first explore the nature and construction of race. Second, it will examine the media establishment and its role in politics. Third, it will apply theories of media norms to explore how racial stereotypes are created and perpetuated. Finally, this course will examine the effects of racialized media images on political processes.
Grading Policy: TBD
Textbooks:
Larson, Stephanie Greco. 2005. Media and Minorities: The Politics of Race in News and Entertainment. Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield.
Leighley, Jan E. 2003. Mass Media and Politics: A Social Science Perspective. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
GOV 370K • African American Politics
38670 • Fall 2010
Meets TTH 2:00PM-3:30PM BAT 5.102
CD
C2
(also listed as AFR 374D)
Course Description: This course focuses upon the evolution, nature, and role of African-American politics within the American Political System. The concern is with African Americans as actors, creators and initiators in the political process. Specifically, this course will examine various political controversies that surround the role of race in American society and how these controversies affect public opinion, political institutions, political behavior, and salient public policy debates. This course will assess and evaluate the contemporary influence of race in each of these domains while also exploring their historical antecedents.
Grading Policy: TBD
Textbooks: TBD
GOV 312L • Issues & Policies In Amer Gov
39050 • Fall 2009
Meets MWF 10:00AM-11:00AM MEZ 1.306
GO
Government 312L satisfies the second half of the mandated six hours of government that every UT student must take. Course covers analysis of varying topics concerned with American political institutions and policies, including the United States Constitution, and assumes basic knowledge of government from GOV 310L, which is a prerequiste. May be taken for credit only once.
GOV 312L • Iss And Policies In Amer Gov
38180 • Spring 2009
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM MEZ 1.306
GO
Government 312L satisfies the second half of the mandated six hours of government that every UT student must take. Course covers analysis of varying topics concerned with American political institutions and policies, including the United States Constitution, and assumes basic knowledge of government from GOV 310L, which is a prerequiste. May be taken for credit only once.
GOV 385L • Framework For Social Sci Rsch
38535 • Spring 2009
Meets W 3:00PM-6:00PM BAT 1.104
AFR 374D • African American Politics-W
35981 • Fall 2008
Meets MWF 11:00AM-12:00PM MEZ 1.216
C2
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GOV 312L • Iss And Policies In Amer Gov
39352 • Fall 2008
Meets MWF 10:00AM-11:00AM GAR 0.102
GO
Government 312L satisfies the second half of the mandated six hours of government that every UT student must take. Course covers analysis of varying topics concerned with American political institutions and policies, including the United States Constitution, and assumes basic knowledge of government from GOV 310L, which is a prerequiste. May be taken for credit only once.
AFR 374D • African American Politics-W
34250 • Spring 2006
Meets MWF 1:00PM-2:00PM MEZ 1.120
C2
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GOV 312L • Iss And Policies In Amer Gov
37650 • Spring 2006
Meets MWF 11:00AM-12:00PM GAR 1
GO
Government 312L satisfies the second half of the mandated six hours of government that every UT student must take. Course covers analysis of varying topics concerned with American political institutions and policies, including the United States Constitution, and assumes basic knowledge of government from GOV 310L, which is a prerequiste. May be taken for credit only once.
AFR 374D • African American Politics
33990 • Fall 2005
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM WAG 214
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GOV 312L • Iss And Policies In Amer Gov
37550 • Fall 2005
Meets TTH 3:30PM-5:00PM TAY 2.006
GO
Government 312L satisfies the second half of the mandated six hours of government that every UT student must take. Course covers analysis of varying topics concerned with American political institutions and policies, including the United States Constitution, and assumes basic knowledge of government from GOV 310L, which is a prerequiste. May be taken for credit only once.
GOV 312L • Iss And Policies In Amer Gov
36200 • Spring 2005
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM CAL 100
GO
Government 312L satisfies the second half of the mandated six hours of government that every UT student must take. Course covers analysis of varying topics concerned with American political institutions and policies, including the United States Constitution, and assumes basic knowledge of government from GOV 310L, which is a prerequiste. May be taken for credit only once.
GOV 381L • Race And Politics
36600 • Spring 2005
Meets TH 3:30PM-6:30PM MEZ 1.118
Seminar in American Government and Politics.
AFR 374D • African American Politics
33710 • Fall 2004
Meets TTH 12:30PM-2:00PM BUR 108
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GOV 312L • Iss And Policies In Amer Gov
37195 • Fall 2004
Meets TTH 3:30PM-5:00PM TAY 2.006
GO
Government 312L satisfies the second half of the mandated six hours of government that every UT student must take. Course covers analysis of varying topics concerned with American political institutions and policies, including the United States Constitution, and assumes basic knowledge of government from GOV 310L, which is a prerequiste. May be taken for credit only once.
AFR 374D • African American Politics
31685 • Spring 2004
Meets MWF 10:00AM-11:00AM BUR 216
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GOV 312L • Iss And Policies In Amer Gov
34945 • Spring 2004
Meets MWF 1:00PM-2:00PM GAR 1
GO
Government 312L satisfies the second half of the mandated six hours of government that every UT student must take. Course covers analysis of varying topics concerned with American political institutions and policies, including the United States Constitution, and assumes basic knowledge of government from GOV 310L, which is a prerequiste. May be taken for credit only once.
AFR 374D • African American Politics
32246 • Fall 2003
Meets MWF 1:00PM-2:00PM WEL 2.304
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GOV 312L • Iss And Policies In Amer Gov
35590 • Fall 2003
Meets MWF 10:00AM-11:00AM WCH 1.120
GO
Government 312L satisfies the second half of the mandated six hours of government that every UT student must take. Course covers analysis of varying topics concerned with American political institutions and policies, including the United States Constitution, and assumes basic knowledge of government from GOV 310L, which is a prerequiste. May be taken for credit only once.