587.01 Race and the Law

This seminar will examine the social, political, and legal forces that shape race relations in the United States. Using interdisciplinary materials, participants will engage three core questions:  (1) what would an anti-racist society look like; (2) what should and can be done about the carceral state; and (3) how do we address challenges inherent in concepts like allyship, representation, and intersectionality. The seminar will include a speakers’ series in which leading experts and commentators will assist seminar participants to think through these pressing questions.  Evaluation will consist of class attendance and participation, reflection papers, and a final project directed toward devising solutions. Participation from a diverse group of students is encouraged. 

Spring 2021

Course Number Course Credits Evaluation Method Instructor
587.01
Course Credits
Reflective Writing
Research and/or analytical paper(s), 10-15 pages
Class participation
Guy-Uriel Charles, Trina Jones, H. Timothy Lovelace, Jr.
Sakai site: https://sakai.duke.edu/portal/site/LAW.587.01.Sp21
Email list: LAW.587.01.Sp21@sakai.duke.edu
Course
Degree Requirements
Course Requirements - JD
Course Requirements - LLM
Course Requirements - Public Interest
Course Areas of Practice