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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. A survey of the political and social theories underpinning the struggle for liberation, legitimacy, and upliftment in the African diaspora, primarily the U.S. This course will examine such political and social issues as nationalism and separatism, the concept of race and identity, the problems of political representation, the notion of black authenticity and solidarity, the unsettled issues of colorism, interracial dialogue and relationships, reparations and social justice, and the influences of Marxism, Christian Socialism, and the growing black conservative movement. Readings will include selections from Du Bois, Alaine Locke, Frantz Franon, King, Cornel West, M.E. Dyson, Lani Guinier, and others. ( LA) Cross-Listed as POLS 211. Prerequisite: SoS.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. Survey of folk and popular music trends, including reggae, salsa, calypso, highlife, steel-band, and Afro-Caribbean ritual music. Cross-listed as ANTH 212. ( LA, AH2) Prerequisite: SoS.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. A survey of the social, political and intellectual history of the Middle East and Maghreb in the 19th and 20th centuries. Islamic reform, resistance to imperialism and the development of modern nationalism are covered along with attention to 'street-level' changes.Cross-listed as HIST 215. ( LA, HO2) Prerequisite: SoS or 3 s.h. 100-level HIST course.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. A politico-economic survey of Africa since 1800 this course focuses on the construction of new states and identities before, during, and after colonialism. ( LA, HO2) Cross-listed as HIST 219. Prerequisite: SoS or 3 s.h. 100-level HIST course.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. A study of works by Black American writers since 1890. The forms studied will include novels, short stories, plays, and poems. Cross-listed as ALIT 250. ( LA, AH2) Prerequisites: COMP 100 and LITR 100 or LITR 150.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. This course examines the intellectual, social and political movements among Africans and African Diasporic peoples who have advocated the political unity or solidarity of all people of African descent. The course will cover pan-African origins among nineteenth century pan- Africanists in the USA and Caribbean, the post WWI pan-African congress movement, the interwar anti-colonial arts movements in Western Europe, the Caribbean, and Africa (including negritude) as well as later intercontinental connections due to the influence of Frantz Fanon, Black Power in the USA and pan-Africanism in West Africa. ( LA, HO2) Prerequisite: SoS.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. A study of Black American Literature written since 1950, using fiction, essays, poetry, and biography (or autobiography) to illustrate the development and influence of contemporary Black writers. Cross-listed as WLIT 257. ( LA, HO2) Prerequisites: COMP 100, LITR 100 or LITR 150.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. The course examines different topics in western racism from the 16th century to the present. The approach is multidisplinary and covers issues such as the idea of race, the US legal system and race, segregation, busing, reparations, the US census and race, etc. Prerequisite: SoS. ( LA, CPA, HO2)
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. A survey of African American history from ancient Africa to the early development of the African American community in the U.S. during the 19th century. ( LA) Cross-listed as HIST 263. Prerequisite: SoS or 3 s.h. 100-level HIST course.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. A study of African American history from the Reconstruction Era to present day. ( LA) Cross-listed as HIST 264. Prerequisite: SoS or 3 s.h. 100-level HIST course.
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