Historical and interdisciplinary perspectives on poverty and inequality globally and in the U.S., tracing structural transformations, shifting modes of thought, policy, and action, dynamics of class, racial, gender, ethnic and geographic stratification, and major theoretical debates from antiquity through the present. Course features guest lectures to introduce students to varied conceptual and methodological approaches to studying poverty and inequality, and draws on readings, discussion, writing, and related assignments to explore issues within a social justice framework.

No Prerequisites

5

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

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GEs Area D Area E Writing
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O'CONNOR A M
Alice O'Connor
4.0
68 reviews
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15:30 PM - 16:45 PM
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HIS74 . O'connor A M A Month Ago

Her lectures are so interesting and u can see this professor love what she is doing. A lot of weekly readings, need it foe a final

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HIS74 . O'connor A M 2 Months Ago

She was alright but not great. Course definitely leaned left even for a public university. TA matters a lot with a wide range of grading toughness between them.

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HIST74 . O'connor A M 3 Months Ago

Mandatory lectures: write-ins required. She is clearly very knowledgeable, but I rarely stayed awake. The content leans Democratic. Sections have too much discussion. All exams are in-person blue book. The final is harder than the midterm. Not an easy GE for international students.

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HIS74 . O'connor A M 3 Months Ago

Expect to read often. Lectures were incredibly informative and I enjoyed the professor's passion on the subject. Tests can be kind of difficult if you didn't read all the readings in detail, but spend a good amount of time on the course and you'll be okay.

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HIS74 . O'connor A M 3 Months Ago

very passionate and great lectures but her wording of questions for exams, participation questions, and papers were so confusing

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HIS74 . O'connor A M 3 Months Ago

Although an under division course, expect heavy studying for in-person final and midterm exams. Expected to memorize source authors and evidence. Great professor, super knowledgeable and funny, but not an easy course if you're not used to reading and memorizing information.

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