AFAM 170 - Interracial Intimacies and Mixed Race Identity in the U.S.

3 units
Course introduces students to the complex histories, experiences, political influences, and cultural productions of mixed race people, their families, and the communities and society that defined them. Using texts, art, objects, video, and films, students will explore changing social attitudes towards interracial sex and marriage and mixed race identity in the U.S. while also considering the impact of policies, judicial decisions, and legislative acts regarding the social status of mixed race people from colonization and slavery to the contemporary moment.

Satisfies SJSU Studies Area S: Self, Society & Equality in the U.S.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
Grading: Letter Graded.

Note(s): Course must be passed with a C- or better to satisfy the CSU graduation requirement.

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