| Title: | The 2020 Census |
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| Course Section Number: | PSC-210-01 |
| Department: | Political Science |
| Description: | PSC-210-01 = PPE-238-01 The 2020 Census. Next year's census - the 24th count of the US population since the first constitutionally mandated census in 1790 - has been called the "most difficult in history."* In addition to perennial concerns about racial and ethnic categories and fierce debates over the inclusion of a new citizenship question, it is the first time the census will be conducted digitally, which has raised questions as to whether sufficient field testing and funding have been provided to ensure an accurate count. This once-in-a-lifetime course will take a deep dive into these and other concerns related to the 2020 Census. We'll place current census politics in historical context, consider why it matters that the population is counted accurately, and explore the diverse range of viewpoints and interests that have been weighing in on 2020 census controversies. Finally, to complement our study of the national-level debates, we'll look at how local governments, which rely very heavily on census data, are preparing for the 2020 census and work with the City of Crawfordsville on its "get out the count" efforts. No prerequisites. *William P. O'Hare and Terri Ann Lowenthal, "The 2020 Census: The Most Difficult in History," Applied Demography Newsletter 28 (2015): 8-10. |
| Credits: | 1.00 |
| Start Date: | August 22, 2019 |
| End Date: | December 15, 2019 |
| Meeting Information: |
08/23/2019-12/06/2019 Lecture Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:00AM - 11:50AM, Malcolm X Institute, Room 214
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| Faculty: | Gelbman, Shamira |
Course Status & Cross-Listings
| Cross-list Group Capacity: | 12 |
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| Cross-list Group Student Count: | 14 |
| Calculated Course Status: | CLOSED |
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