Reparations: Race, Recognition, and Remediation

5 credits

Examines the legal, social, and economic histories of reparations. From the first U.S. case in 1783 to contemporary debates, students study what reparations are, who qualifies, and how repair is measured. Drawing on United Nations frameworks and global case studies, explores financial, land-based, ecological, and social reparative practices and their future possibilities. Recommended: LSJ 300.