Introduction to Modern African American History
AFAM 204
Fall 2016 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
AMST 238 |
This class will examine African American history from 1877 to the present. Central themes will include the post-Reconstruction period, Jim Crown, urbanization, migration, persistent institutionalized discrimination in education and the legal system, as well as key social justice movements such as the Civil Rights Movement and black power. |
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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 Major 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.)
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Examinations and Assignments:
Four short response papers, one 6-8 page midterm essay, and one 8-10 page final essay |
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