Undergraduate Course Catalog 2006-2007
Special University Programs
Race, Culture, and Power
How does the category of race shape our lives, our politics, and our
possibilities? Events in this country and internationally constantly
remind us that race is an explosive issue. To be able to function as
citizens of the world, one must understand the dynamics of race,
culture, and power.
This minor reflects intellectual currents now being
felt around the world. It prepares students to live in the twenty-first
century.
Courses for the minor enable students to develop
critical perspectives on the ways in which cultural differentiation and
racial explanations have been used to maintain social, economic, and
political power and justify inequalities and injustices.
To complete the minor, students are required to take
one of the following three courses: INCO 450, an introductory course,
ANTH 760: Race in Global Perspectives, or EDUC 797/897; Teaching Race,
in addition to 16 credits of electives. Students must earn a C- or
better in each course, and must maintain a 2.00 grade-point average in
courses taken for the minor.
Elective Courses
Electives are approved for the minor and announced each semester in the Time and Room Schedule.
Ordinarily, not more than two electives may be taken from the same
academic department. A relevant internship may be substituted for one
of the electives. Many electives are special topics and require student
petition. Students should consult the minor coordinator before
registration.
For more information and to be assigned an adviser for the race,
culture, and power minor, contact: Mimi Winder, administrative
assistant; Race, Culture, and Power, 329 Huddleston, (603) 862-3753,
mimi.winder@unh.edu or Nina Glick Schiller, Race, Culture, and Power
coordinator, Department of Anthropology, 315 Huddleston, e-mail
nina.glickschiller@unh.edu, (603) 862-1848.
