Race and Ethnic Relations in the Global Economy

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This course is designed for students to study race and ethnic relationships from a local, national and global perspective. Students are provided with a brief historical overview of how ethnic groups have played a major role in shaping modern America and the world. Students explore races and ethnic relations in the United States, Mexico, Spain, South and Central America, Caribbean, Middle East, Russia, Asia and Africa. Maintenance of ethnic identity, the development of ethnic stereotypes and prejudice and the quality of ethnic relations are examined.