AAS444W

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History of Mass Incarceration

African American StudiesCOL - Emory College of Arts and Sci

Subject Code

AAS

Course Number

444W

Course Title

History of Mass Incarceration

Course Description

A research and writing, intensive course designed to introduce students to the field of carceral studies. This course focuses on the racial, political, and gendered dimensions of the U.S. carceral state since its founding. We examine how the nation became a world leader in the use of incarceration.

Grading Basis

OPT - Student Option

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No Special Consent Required

Units

4

Credit Hours Max

4

Repeatable

No

Course Typically Offered

FALLSPRING

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Requirement Designation

Cont.Comm.& Writing w. ETHN(*)