Tasha Philpot

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.

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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.

Explore the evolution, nature, and role of African-American politics within the American political system.

Explores how Black feminism, as a guiding ideology, helps to explain how Black women have functioned in the U.s. political system.

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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.

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.  7^th  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%

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, 2^nd 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%

Please check back for updates.

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.

Please check back for updates.

Please check back for updates.

Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.

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, 4^th Ed.  Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications.

Graber, Doris A and Johanna Dunaway.  2014.  Mass Media and American Politics, 9^nd Ed.  Washington, DC: CQ Press.

Grading

Exam 1                                                            25%

Exam 2                                                            25%

Exam 3                                                            25%

Quizzes and in-class assignments                       25% 

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.  7^th  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% 

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.  7^th  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% 

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.

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% 

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% 

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% 

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.

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%

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%

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.

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%

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%

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

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.

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.

See syllabus

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.

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).

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

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.

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 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 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.

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.

Seminar in Methodology.

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.

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

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.

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.

Seminar in Methodology.

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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.

Please check back for updates.

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.

Please check back for updates.

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.

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.

Seminar in American Government and Politics.

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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.

Please check back for updates.

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.

Please check back for updates.

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.