Winter 2025
Meeting:
TTh 10:30am - 12:20pm / MGH 287
SLN:
15663
Section Type:
Lecture
Instructor:
Syllabus Description (from Canvas):
Course Description:
This course provides a comprehensive overview of African American history from the end of the Civil War to the present, tracing the evolution of Black life and thought in the United States. We will examine the pivotal movements and moments that have shaped the African American experience, including (but not limited to) Reconstruction, Jim Crow, the Great Migration, the Harlem Renaissance, the Civil Rights Movement, and the ongoing quest for social and economic justice. Through the analysis of primary sources, scholarly texts, and digital history projects, students will gain a deeper understanding of the struggles, achievements, and enduring contributions of African Americans to the nation’s history and culture.
Catalog Description:
African-American experience from Reconstruction to the present, emphasizing the variety of African-American political expression. Gender and class differences closely examined, as well as such constructs as "community," "race," and "blackness."
GE Requirements Met:
Diversity (DIV)
Social Sciences (SSc)
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
December 6, 2024 - 9:21 am