Introduction to Modern African American History
AFAM 204
Spring 2024
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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. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS AFAM |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (AFAM-MN)(AFAM)(AMST)(EDST)(HRAD-MN) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Deborah Gray White, Mia Bay and Waldo E. Martin Jr., Freedom on My Mind: A History of African Americans with Documents, Volume 2., Since 1865.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Reading responses, short papers and group activities.
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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| Instructor(s): Esty,Kaisha Times: ..T.R.. 10:20AM-11:40AM; Location: CAAS LOUNG; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 6 | FR: 5 |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 1 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
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