UNAS3330

Cross Currents Seminar: Thinking About Race

The Cross Currents: Thinking About Race seminar explores the concept of race; the effects of race on individuals; the presentation and negotiation of race in society; and the role of race at Boston College. The topics covered in the course are not only important, but also complex and provocative. The seminar is an opportunity to have candid conversations with others who are also exploring race and its effects in society. The seminar will help develop your understanding and intellectually through discussions with other students.

Course overview

Department
University
School
MCAS
Credits
1

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.44 / 5

Based on 143 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Karl Bell
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.47/5
  • Michael Harris
    Fall 2026
  • Chasneika Astacio
    Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.66/5
  • Denise Mashmasarmi
    Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2023 · Official rating 4.41/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Karl Bell, Michael Harris · Stokes Hall 131N Tu 04:30PM-05:45PM · Offered