Did you make it to the fourth paragraph?
"has captivated students who have taken it, teachers say."
I'm sure they were both thrilled.
The title says it will be required.
Sloppy journalism and editing.
Actually and this may surprise those here who know me as being pretty un-PC about race in general.
I think it's fine to offer it as an elective.
I think it would be doubly fine if the course is candid and truthful.
But...given where it is and who's teaching it...that is doubtful.
Which brings me back to Cyborg's post.