SOCW 309 - Sociology of the African American Experience

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

Description:

An exploration of the history of people of African descent in America. Considers African-American relationships with social institutions and their effects relative to child development, education, politics, economics and family structure. Course Objectives (1) Discuss the history, biology and social construction of race in Western civilization (2) Use sociological concepts to better understand and explain racism in America (3) Use sociological concepts to discuss and assess past, present and future means for liberation from oppression by African-Americans (4) Describe and discuss African-American cultural practices and their contributions to society

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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