# POLISCI 825: Race and Politics in the United States | UW–Madison

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### title

RACE AND POLITICS IN THE UNITED STATES

### description

Analysis of the role of race, class and ethnicity in the political process. Evaluation of theories from political science, economics and sociology. Topics may include policy analysis, political organizations, immigration, political behavior and culture.

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* Policy analysis
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## following

None recorded.