HECU3572: Inequality in America: Political Sociology of Building Power, Change, and Equity (Field Seminar)

This seminar illuminates, grounds, and 'tests' theoretical perspectives and insights gained in the "Inequality in America: A Political Economy Approach" seminar. Students will examine a variety of policy alternatives and strategies for social change used to address poverty and inequality by conversing with policy makers, community activists, and public and private organizations, and by participating in a number of structured field exercises and legislative lobbying. This course is one of three courses taken concurrently that make up the Inequality in America: Policy, Community, and the Politics of Empowerment program taught through our institutional partnership with HECUA. Students are also enrolled in HECU 3571 Inequality in America: A Political Economy Approach and HECU 3573 Internship and Integration Seminar. Departmental Consent Required.

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