AACS 305 - African American Community Development

Institution:

William Paterson University of New Jersey

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Description:

Analyzes the nature of African American communities, their origins, institutional structures, and cultural characteristics and evaluates their role in community development or underdevelopment. Emphasis is on how local communities can increase their capacity to plan and effect social, political, and economic change to improve the quality of life for African American peoples. Focus is on communities both in New Jersey (Paterson, Newark) and elsewhere.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wpunj.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 720-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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