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TOPICS IN RACE AND ETHNICITY IN THE INFORMATION SOCIETY

LIS 665
Course Description

Discusses issues in the provision of information services in a multiethnic and multilingual society. It also discusses the role of information institutions in promoting and preserving ethnic heritage.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.7

6.94% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

4.17% from Historical

A Rate
60%

7.14% from Historical

Class Size
10

20% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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