History 387C - Upon These Shores: African-American History, 1500-1864

Institution:

Washington University in St Louis

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Description:

An overview of African-American history, culture, and traditions from precolonial Africa through the end of the Civil War. Recurring themes in the history of blacks in North America are explored: origins and evolution of scholarship and methodologies; significance of the diaspora; slavery; religious ethos; the search for community; the impact of gender on identity and philosophy; black resistance to slavery; emancipation; and political empowerment.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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