AFAM 2330 - African Americans in the United States

Institution:

Curry College

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Description:

This course will examine the history of African Americans in the United States from 1776 to the present. The approach will be topical within a chronological framework. With emphasis on the 20th century, primary attention will be given to the interaction between social, economic and educational mechanisms created by Whites to govern race relations in this country and on efforts by Blacks to accommodate with, modify and/or abolish these mechanisms. The course will also consider African/Black American efforts to develop alternative social, cultural and religious institutions within American society. Topics will include: enslavement of black Americans; African Americans in the Revolutionary Era; the Civil War and Reconstruction; early 20th century Black ideologies and leadership; early and modern Civil Rights organizations; Civil Rights at the crossroads; affirmative actions. Boston has been a prominent place throughout the African American story, and the Boston experience-people, places, and events will be cited and studied. (Same course as P&H 2330). This course meets the international/multicultural requirement. Catalog 2007-08 31

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.curry.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 333-2900

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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