AFST 20613 - African American Politics

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Africana Studies

Description:

This course explores the basic elements associated with Black Politics in the U.S.: the role of Black institutions such as the Black Church, the importance of the civil rights movement in challenging barriers to Black political participation, the mid 20th-century legal framework created to create access to the political system, and an exploration of Black political participation in northern cities, where there are also increasing numbers of Latinos and other nonwhite groups. Since the course will be taught in spring 2009 immediately after the 2008 Presidential campaign, we will also have the chance to explore the impact of Illinois Senator Obama's campaign on national politics, whatever the outcome, and to consider the impact on African American politics itself.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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