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GOVERNMENT

GOVT-423
Advanced Studies in Public Policy (3)

Course Level: Undergraduate

Topics vary by section, may be repeated for credit with different topic. Seminars on such topics as hunger, poverty, housing, education, job training, health care, unemployment, welfare, and conservation. Usually offered every fall and spring. Prerequisite: GOVT-210.

GOVT-423
001
GOVERNMENT
SPRING 2013

Course Level: Undergraduate

Advanced Studies in Public Policy (3)

Politics of the Civil Rights Movement

This course examines the philosophy, tactics, events, personalities, rationales, and consequences of the Southern civil rights movement, focusing on how the movement influenced public policy. The course includes readings, lectures, videos, and guest speakers. Class discussions/questions based on readings, lectures, and videos are strongly encouraged.

GOVT-423
002
GOVERNMENT
SPRING 2013

Course Level: Undergraduate

Advanced Studies in Public Policy (3)

Latino Community in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area

This interdisciplinary course explores the growing Latino community of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and its challenges and contributions in a historical context. In addition to classroom experiences, the course uses local community-based organizations as a key resource. Students learn about issues such as immigration and legal rights, affordable housing and gentrification, education, youth gangs, health, employment and day laborers, and other concerns at the forefront of local and national Latino life. Meets with AMST-340 001.