HIST3858

HIST 3858 - Policing, Surveillance, and Social Movements in 20th Century U.S. (3 Cr.) Race, Power, and Justice US, Historical Perspectives

History Department (10968) TCLA - College of Liberal Arts

HIST 3858 - Policing, Surveillance, and Social Movements in 20th Century U.S. (3 Cr.) Race, Power, and Justice US, Historical Perspectives

Course description

This course explores how policing and surveillance changed, evolved, and adapted throughout the twentieth century in the United States. We will trace the trajectory of police power & legitimacy as well as examine how the institution of policing responded to ongoing racial justice movements.

Minimum credits

3

Maximum credits

3

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

A-F - A-F Grade Basis

Lecture

Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for:

03153

This course fulfills the following Liberal Education requirement(s)

Historical Perspectives, Race, Power, and Justice in the United States

Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?

No

Typically offered term(s)

Periodic Fall & Spring