This hybrid quest 1 course falls under the category of justice and power. We will examine essential questions such as “What makes society a fair one?” and “How do we manage conflict?” Concerning the first question, educational opportunities are one step toward a fairer society. Concerning the second, we will examine the manner in which colleges and universities manage conflicts among their student body on the basis of race and ethnicity with an emphasis on the University of Florida. The essential questions that we will discuss are listed for each module. We will have more fairness in society when people from all racial groups have opportunities to receive elite educations at distinguished schools like UF. How has UF addressed racial issues throughout its history? What actions need to be taken at UF to ensure that students receive equal educational opportunities and fair treatment regardless of their race? Although the course will address issues examining many students of color, the focus will primarily be on Black students. This multidisciplinary course fulfills requirements for humanities, diversity, and 4,000 word writing credits. Students will learn about race issues on campus, on college campuses generally, and will receive information about undergraduate research facilities that examine race and ethnicity.
A syllabus can be found here The Politics of Race at UF_Final_Draft_Fall 2022-2 (1)