HYM4500

Contours of Racial Thought ( 12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader: Andrew Markus

Offered:
Not offered in 2005.

Synopsis: This unit examines the development of racial thought in western societies. Topics include classical views of human types; early reactions to the populations of the New World; justifications for slavery; the impact of enlightenment thought; the rise of scientific racism; anti-Semitism and Nazi ideologues; and 'new racism' and 'culturalism' in contemporary thought.

Assessment: Essay (3000 words): 25% + Research essay (4000 words): 50% + Open book exam (2 hours): 25%

Contact Hours: 2 hour seminar per week

Prohibitions: HSY4700, HYM5500