Date of Graduation
5-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Political Science (MA)
Degree Level
Graduate
Department
Political Science
Advisor/Mentor
Najja K. Baptist
Committee Member
Caree A. Banton
Second Committee Member
Periloux C. Peay
Keywords
Student political attitude; University curriculum; Racial identity
Abstract
University curriculum shapes political identity. Most studies focus on secondary education, overlooking the influence of university curriculum and its effect on students’ political attitudes. For this study, I examine the curriculum of three classes: American Government, African American Studies, and Astronomy. I argue that exposure to race-specific curriculum shapes racial identity. The results will suggest that students who take non-race-specific courses are more likely to support racially neutral and colorblind (White Nationalist) attitudes. I argue that curriculum affects students’ political attitudes.
Citation
Gallagher, J. J. (2024). Erased from the Curriculum: Studying the Role Curriculum Plays on Students Political Attitudes at the University. Graduate Theses and Dissertations Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/5342