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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
This discussion course examines a body of literature which represents the connections between the intellectual contributions of African American essayists to traditions of thought in United States history in the twentieth century and the political activism of educated professionals and grass-roots community figures. 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
Examines the influence of African music in the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Important African and diaspora rhythms of hi-life, congo, blues, jazz, soca, salsa, samba, and many others are discussed. Course Information:
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4.00 Credits
Selected topics of special interest in African American History. Specific topic is reflected in class title in each semester schedule. Description of topic will be available in Department office. May be repeated if topics vary.
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4.00 Credits
Selected topics of special interest in African American Studies. Interdisciplinary topic is reflected in class title in each semester schedule. Description of topic will be available in Department office. May be repeated if topics vary.
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4.00 Credits
Selected topics of special interest in African American Literature and Culture. Interdisciplinary topic is reflected in class title in each semester schedule. Description of topic will be available in Department office. May be repeated if topics vary.
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3.00 Credits
This course takes an interdisciplinary, multi- and cross-cultural approach to the analysis of African American culture, using it as a basis for introducing students to the basic philosophy of Professional Counseling, developing sensitivity and awareness to the variety of social and psychological issues affecting the Black community, especially as conceived and expressed creatively in literary forms by Black writers. Close readings of literature, particularly novels that provide useful character and plot development, will be viewed as case studies to be discussed and analyzed. Students will also engage in a field project to explore course issues in the local community. 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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4.00 Credits
Exploration of women's spirituality, spiritual autobiographies, devotional literatures, novels, poetry, and essays. Course Information: Same as ENG 464 and WGS 464.
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4.00 Credits
Explores diverse writings by Black women: autobiography, fictions, poetry, social and literary criticism, and essays. Black Women Writers illuminate how they transcend under-representation in literature and academia, as well as the double oppression of being Black and female. Course Information: Same as WGS 465. 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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1.00 - 12.00 Credits
Intended to supplement, not supplant, regular course offerings. Students interested in a tutorial must secure the consent of the faculty member concerned before registration and submit any required documentation to him or her. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.
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4.00 Credits
This course focuses on the provision of services to children from diverse populations. Using a biopsychosocial perspective, emphasis will be placed on the social, cultural, familial, and individual similarities and differences in attitudes and behavior. Abuse and neglect, delinquency, and abandonment are also studied. Therapeutic techniques are explored. Course Information: Same as HMS 537.
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