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COMMST 226Introduction to Race, Culture, and Communication

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Communication Studies

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course introduces theories and practices central to the relationship between communication and race/ethnicity. Students gain theoretical and practical understanding of the opportunities and obstacles that exist for racialized equity-deserving groups. Students are prompted to recognize their positionality in relation to race and how communication can be meaningfully used toward anti-racist ends.

Prerequisites

  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
    • Students must be in level 2A or higher

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 001406343 / 45MW 11:30–12:50

Reviewed on UW Flow

20% liked it60% easy20% useful

From 5 ratings and 4 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • I wanted to learn about this, but now I do not. I took this course with Dr.Nguyen, and I would not recommend. Several students considered grievances, and I believe some did submit one. Many students felt screwed over by the end of the term.

    Dec 2025 · didn’t like it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Took this course with Kim Nguyen, if you can, DON'T TAKE THIS COURSE WITH HER AS A PROF. HORRIBLE AND USELESS COURSE. Maybe it's a better course with another prof, but just fair warning; this is a horrible course.

    Dec 2025 · didn’t like it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this

  • I took this class with Kevin Carey. I do love Kevin, I think he is a great professor. However, I unfortunately cannot say this for the course. This course has great readings, you can learn a lot from them. However, the insights of certain classmates made this class uncomfortable for me as they were insensitive which took away my enjoyment from the course. The workload is easy in this course with Kevin, you have two reflections and small 500-word participation papers you write weekly based on the readings. There is no syllabus and you decide your own grade at the end of the course. Keep in mind, that this class experience is only through Kevin Carey as he has a different approach to marking,…

    Jul 2024 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • This course was great. I learned so much from the readings and from my classmates. This is a discussion based course which I enjoyed.

    Jul 2024 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

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Spring 2024

Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026

Calendar versions

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