Introduction to Modern African American History
AFAM 204
Fall 2021 not offered
|
This course explores the African American struggle for equality, liberation, and justice from Reconstruction through to the present. We will examine how gender, class, sexuality, and ideology, among other factors, have shaped the history of black protest and community. We will visit key periods and themes including Jim Crow/segregation, The Great Migration, World War II, Civil Rights, Black Power, and Black Lives Matter, to understand the intersection of the African American lives and American history. Central to this course are the ways that African Americans have exposed American hypocrisy; have shown their historical patriotism; and have challenged American institutions to live up to their professed ideals. |
|
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS AFAM |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
|
Fulfills a Requirement for: (AFAM-MN)(AFAM)(AMST)(EDST)(HRAD-MN) |
Major Readings:
Michelle Alexander, THE NEW JIM CROW
Melba Beals, WARRIORS DON'T CRY
Alex Haley, AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MALCOLM X
Manning Marable, RACE, REFORM, AND REBELLION (3rd ed.)
|
Examinations and Assignments:
Four short response papers, one 6-8 page midterm essay, and one 8-10 page final essay |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
|
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
|
|