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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the African American "struggles and their efforts to humanize the world, i.e. shaping it in their own interests" [see Karenga, 2002]. In doing so, it uses a multidisciplinary approach to qualify and analyze the diversity of those experiences. The focus of this course is the culture, perspectives and experiences of the people of African American descent living in the United States both in the past and present. Course Information: Same as HIS 241. This course fulfills a general education requirement at UIS in the area of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
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3.00 Credits
This course surveys the great diversity in African American literature from the colonial era up to the present. Special attention is given to the vernacular tradition and its effects on the creative production of Black people in the U. S. although some Caribbean and African authors may be read. Various interdisciplinary and critical frameworks will be presented to facilitate comprehension and discussion of course material, including audio/visual selections. Course Information: Same as ENG 231. This course fulfills a general education requirement at UIS in the area of Humanities.
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3.00 Credits
Surveys the great diversity in Caribbean cultural expressions with a focus on literature, music and film. Course Information: This course fulfills a general education requirement at UIS in the area of Humanities.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the interdisciplinary nature of African American Studies. It exposes students to the main topics, contributing fields of study and central paradigms associated with the discipline, i.e. the historical and contemporary social, religious, creative, cultural, political and economics experiences of people of African descent living in the United States. Although the focus is on the US, it necessarily presents a Pan-Africanist/diasporan orientation that pervades the discipline. Course Information: This course fulfills an Engaged Citizenship Common Experience requirement at UIS in the area of ECCE U.S. Communities or ECCE Elective.
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3.00 Credits
Explores various topics related to African American history, cultural expressions, major figures, community or significant events. This Special Topics course may be centered in various disciplines.
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4.00 Credits
This course explores contemporary American novels that explore diverse notions of community in a variety of subcultures. Attention will be given to gender, class and sexuality, as well as race ethnicity, and religion. The critical and creative readings help frame the questions ¿what is American¿ and ¿what is a novel?¿ Course Information: This course fulfills an Engaged Citizenship Common Experience requirement at UIS in the area of U.S. Communities or ECCE Elective.
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4.00 Credits
This course explores various works of popular fiction by African American authors, specifically the genres of detective fiction (mysteries) and speculative or science fiction. Course Information: This course fulfills an Engaged Citizenship Common Experience requirement at UIS in the areas of U.S. Communities or ECCE Elective.
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3.00 Credits
By exploring the variety of contribution to American culture made by people of African descent, this course seeks to: bolster the student’s understanding of cultural pluralism, increase multicultural awareness and sensitivity; accord due credit to a population often neglected in cultural studies. Students will take an active part in their own education, developing and presenting their own interpretations of central topics. Course Information: This course fulfills an Engaged Citizenship Common Experience requirement at UIS in the area of U.S. Communities or ECCE Elective.
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4.00 Credits
This course examines the experiences of African American, Latina, Asian American, indigenous, and immigrant women in the U. S. By placing women of color at the center, we explore ways of transforming knowledge about culture and society. We also address issues facing other minorities (lesbians and disabled, poor, rural, and aging women). Course Information: Same as HIS 453, SOA 451, SWK 462, and WGS 403.
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4.00 Credits
Examines political, economic, and social factors that affect African American participation in national, state, and local politics. Course Information: Same as PSC 404.
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