AFAS 255 - African American Politics

Institution:

University of Arizona

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Description:

Description: This course is designed to illumine the political economy of the African American community in the United States, with special attention to issues of race, politics, class and gender. Major themes in the course will focus on the struggles of African American people for justice from the period of reconstruction through the civil rights and post-civil rights eras. The question of Black political organizing and institution building both within and outside the dominant structures of the U.S. political economy will be discussed throughout the course. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Approved as: General Education Tier Two - Humanities. Usually offered: Fall.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arizona.edu

Phone Number:

(520) 621-2211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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