HUM 202 ,302 - African-American Studies:Forty Years and a Dream

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Ferrum College

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Description:

This is an interdisciplinary course examining African-American history and culture for the last forty years, from King's "I Have a Dream" speech to the present. A team of faculty and guest speakerfrom English, sociology, religion, history, criminal justice, education, and athletics will analyze developments in African-American life in their fields. Students will seek to answer questions regarding the accomplishments and failures of the ideals of the Civil Rights movement and begin to understand the forces shaping black life today, particularly in regard to young people. Prerequisite for 200-level credit: ENG 102 with a grade of "C" or higher; for 300-level credit, junior standing. Three hours, three credits.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ferrum.edu

Phone Number:

(540) 365-2121

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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