AFCS 2355 — Race, Identity, Social Change, and Empowerment
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath DDusually offered: fall, springtypical days: M/W/ThBostonTraditional
Examines racism, racial identity, and theories of social change and racial empowerment primarily within the U.S. context. Highlights different ways in which racism and racial privilege have been experienced by different racial communities, more specifically at the micro-, meso-, and macro-levels. Offers students an opportunity to learn ways to promote racial empowerment and equity. Using theory from primarily psychology and sociology, the course investigates the impact of social systems and institutions on individual-level and group experiences of racism. Investigates students’ own racial identities, a deeper understanding of institutional inequalities and intersectionality, and practical skills in leadership and community building that can promote positive social change and racial equality.
Prerequisites
- one of:
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 1.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 80% · T 0% · W 50% · Th 50% · F 0%
Common patterns: MW (50% of sections), MR (30% of sections), R (20% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Vivek Mishra (60% of students) · reviews
- Matthew Lee (40% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Matthew Lee (60% of students) · reviews
- Catalina Tang Yan (40% of students)
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (AFCS course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All AFCS courses · Plan it at numap.app