2021-2022 Catalog

HIST 348 Poverty in America

Poverty in the midst of plenty became a national political issue in the 1960’s and still haunts the United States today. This course begins with the Johnson Administration’s declaration of war on poverty, then examines factors contributing to contemporary poverty: race, gender, age, health, economics. Student responsibilities will be to do assigned reading, participate in class discussions and do a research project. 

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

Same as PS 348

Prerequisite

WRIT 102 or WRIT 201, some study of American history or politics is recommended