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University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-3530
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POL S 317: Racial and Ethnic Politics in the U.S.

Tuesday & Thursday, 12:00 - 1:20 pm, Kane Hall 220

Professor: Matt A. Barreto
Email: mbarreto@washington.edu
Office: Gowen 139
Office Hours: Wed. 9:00 – 11:00 am

FALL 2008: Required Readings for Class

Week 1:

  • MBDA for Sept 30
  • Lowe & Zhao for Sept 30
  • Hobbs & Stoops for Sept 30 (pp 71-111 only)

    For October 2:

  • The Bradley Effect is still in effect
  • The Latino Vote is pro-Clinton, not anti-Obama
  • Does Obama have an Asian Problem?
  • Did Obama’s Speech Reach the Voters He Needs?
  • Obama and Race - Follow up to Philadelphia Speech on Race
  • McCain Camp: Obama Playing the Race Card
  • Race issue moves to center of campaign
  • Why Obama benefits when the campaign turns to race
  • Racial views steer some white Dems away from Obama
  • Blacks, whites show prejudices along racial divide

    "Call Me" Ad Against Harold Ford in Tennessee in 2006

    "Celebrity" Ad Against Barack Obama in 2008

    "Obama's Friends" Ad Against Obama in 2008

    Week 2:

  • Dovi for Oct. 7

    For October 9th

  • More analysis of the Harold Ford "call me"
  • Jesse Helms, John McCain and the Mark of the White Hands
  • Dukakis: McCain using same race tactics as ‘Willie Horton’ ad
  • Willie Horton Ad Maker Goes Web 2.0 With Attacks Against Obama
  • Gregoire declares campaign ad racist
  • Racism isn't major issue in 2008 campaign

    Jesse Helms Hands Ad - 1990

    Willie Horton Ad - 1988

    Vernon Robinson Illegal Immigrant Ad

    Pete Wilson 1994 "They keep coming"

    Week 3:

  • UW Common Book: About the Devil's Highway
  • 14 Immigrants Die in Dessert
  • Immigrant Saves American Boy in Arizona Dessert, and more here

    Week 5:

  • Tate - Ch 3 for Oct 28

  • Tate - Ch 1 for Oct 30
  • Tate - Ch 2 for Oct 30

    Week 6:

  • FOR ELECTION DAY: NOV 4
  • Will young voters seize the day
  • Can McCain run the table to win?
  • Obama's Aunt Overstays Visa
  • Racism's effect on poll results?
  • Racism is alive and well in PA
  • Cautious optimism in Black America

    Week 8:

  • Voting Rights Act for Nov 18

  • Affirmative Action for Nov 20
  • Divided Court Limits use of Race for Nov 20

    Week 9:

  • Racial Profiling in Missouri for Nov 25