African American and African Studies 100s - American Dreams,American Dilemmas:Race,Democracy,and Human Capability in the Twenty-first Century

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Mount Holyoke College

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(First-year seminar; writing-intensive course) In the twentieth century, American dreams of full citizenship for the descendants of enslaved Americans were always tempered by dilemmas of racial conflict. The struggle for racial, gender, and economic justice has achieved much during the last 60 years.What challenges remain in education, housing, employment, and consumer markets What resources and policies are available to enhance well-being and agency for all citizens This course surveys the strivings of people of African descent in the United States. The quest for racial justice and equality of opportunity is unfinished. The course reviews the accomplishments and work outstanding as our society moves from access to achievement. Meets multicultural requirement; meets Social Sciences III-A requirement L.Wilson Prereq. fy only; 4 credits

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mtholyoke.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 538-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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