AAST 4260 - Rhetoric and Social Justice

Credits: 3
Analyzes concepts of ableism, anti-Semitism, heterosexism, racism, sexism, and socioeconomic class through a critical/ social construction framework. It attempts to develop a “working” definition of these concepts by analyzing historical and current conceptualizations and identifying marginalization and disenfranchisement as it is woven in the fabric of American society.

Cross Listed COJO 4260.
Dual Listed AAST 5260.
When Offered (Offered spring semester of even-numbered years)
USP 2003-2014 Code U3D
USP 2015 Code U5C3
A&S College Core 2015 ASD
Former Course Number [AAST 4985]

Prerequisite: Minimum of 9 credit hours in AAST or COJO and junior standing.