Race and Ethnicity in US History (V3029E)

15 credits, Level 5

Autumn teaching

On this module, you’ll examine the history of race and ethnicity in the United States from 1865 to the present, tracing political, cultural and social developments.

You’ll examine how a wide range of racial and ethnic identities have been constructed in America and the ways race and ethnicity have affected Americans’ life experiences. You’ll examine the role of race and ethnicity in:

  • politics
  • education
  • activism
  • housing
  • the criminal justice system.

You’ll consider the ways in which Americans have both challenged the role of race and ethnicity in society and have sought to maintain existing structures.

Teaching

50%: Lecture
50%: Seminar

Assessment

100%: Examination (Computer-based examination)

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 150 hours of work. This breaks down into about 22 hours of contact time and about 128 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses: