WGST 470 - Black Women/Lit,Film,Music

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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

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Description:

This course will examine works produced by Black women authors, activists, filmmakers and musical performers in order to determine the methods they have incorporated in order to challenge and eradicate the prevailing stereotypes about Black women while advancing their own personal and racial agendas. It will also focus on the extent to which race, gender and class have shaped the creative work of Black women. Students will be required to read, analyze and write their own responses to the works of such firebrands as author Zora Neale Hurston, activist Ida B. Wells, filmmaker Julie Dash and singer Billie Holiday. 3.000 Credit hours 1.000 Lecture hours 2.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Audio/Video Tape, Discussion, Lecture CASL - Administration Department Course Attributes: Upper Division

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umich.edu

Phone Number:

(734) 764-1817

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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