The Long Civil Rights Movement in 20th-Century America
AFAM 215
Fall 2011 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
AMST 296, HIST 272 |
This course traces the major sites of protest, opposition, and resistance in African American history since 1920. By examining the development of the American Civil Rights Movement, this course complicates traditional understandings of black liberation struggles in America. Who were these civil rights activists? How did they unify? What were their priorities? How did they imagine black freedom? How did these events play out in public life? The readings and assignments facilitate a critical analytical approach to the 20th-century struggle for civil rights and racial equality in America. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Interpretation
Interpretation: Students will use analytical tools to explore a variety of interpretations and viewpoints.
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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: (AMST) |
Major Readings:
Leon Litwack, TROUBLE IN MIND
William Chafe, CIVILITIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS
Mary L. Dudziak, COLD WAR CIVIL RIGHTS; THE EYES ON THE PRIZE CIVIL RIGHTS READER
Howell Raines, MY SOUL IS RESTED
Michael Klarman, FROM JIM CROW TO CIVIL RIGHTS
Penial Joseph, WAITING 'TIL TE MIDNIGHT HOUR
Jeff Chang, CAN'T STOP, WON'T STOP
John Howard Griffin, BLACK LIKE ME
Additional short reading assignments. Reading list subject to change.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two essays, midterm exam, final exam/project. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Class discussion every third class. |
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