Civil Rights Legislation and Litigation

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Overview

Subject area

BLS

Catalog Number

3014

Course Title

Civil Rights Legislation and Litigation

Description

This course is designed to facilitate an understanding of the role the law has played in the development of civil rights for African-Americans. It examines and analyzes critical cases such as Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, and Regents of California v. Bakke. In addition, significant legislative and executive changes affecting the civil rights of African-Americans are discussed and analyzed.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule