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8.00 Credits
This course will explore representations of violence in African American culture, with special consideration given to literary depictions of rape and lynching. After examining the historical function of violence within the United States, students will perform a comparative analysis of texts authored by black women and men.We will also explore cultural, social, and political movements (abolition, civil rights, black power, black feminism, hip-hop) that have emerged in response to the violent policing of black bodies. How has violence been used to terrorize blacks What role has violence played in the African American struggle for liberation and equality Meets multicultural requirement; meets Humanities I-A requirement Z. Elliott Prereq. 8 credits in the department or permission of instructor; 4 credits
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3.00 Credits
Interdisciplinary Seminar:Sex,Love,and Gender in Contemporary African Film
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8.00 Credits
(Writing-intensive course) This course explores foundational texts of major authors along with lesser-known contributors to the black feminist movement, from the nineteenth century to the present. It also examines the various ways in which black feminist theory has been expressed in and applied to the arts and political activism, analyzing black feminist cultural criticism as it applies to music, film, fine arts, performance, and literature. Conflicts and continuities between black and white feminists, and the role of profeminist men within the movement will be considered as well. Meets multicultural requirement; meets Humanities I-A requirement Z. Elliott Prereq. 8 credits in department or permission of instructor; 4 credits
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3.00 Credits
ace,Romance,and Reform:nineteenth-Century African American Women's Literature
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8.00 Credits
(Writing-intensive course) This course will explore the representation in film of intimate relationships among African Americans. Confronting an ongoing history of racist, sexist, and homophobic images, films produced by and featuring blacks can offer alternate interpretations of love, romance, and sexuality. Coupled with literature and theoretical readings by feminists and black cultural critics, students will consider the function of--and challenges to--intimacy in interpersonal relationships among African Americans. Directors under consideration include Spike Lee, kasi Lemmons, Marlon Riggs, and Sanaa Hamri. Meets multicultural requirement; meets Humanities I-A requirement Z. Elliott Prereq. AFRAM 101 plus 8 credits in African American and African Studies or permission of instructor; 4 credits
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3.00 Credits
The Career and Legacy of Richard Wright
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3.00 Credits
Race and Urban Political Economy
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3.00 Credits
Colloquium in Politics:Community Development
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3.00 Credits
Suzan-Lori Parks,Revolutionary Playwright
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3.00 Credits
Toni Morrison
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