EGS137 — African American Experience
EGS 137 - African American Experience EGS 137 - African American Experience 5 Credits Surveys changes in African-American culture and society in the post-Black Social Movement (BSM). Examination of Vietnam War on African-American society; economic and cultural changes in post-BSM African-American society; and contemporary issues in African-American culture: colorism; multiracial identity construction; hip-hop and other expressive culture formations; aesthetics and identity construction; gender relations; intergroup relations; African-Americans in the world system; changing U.S. demographics; and AIDS. Course Note Previously CGG 137 & DGS137 Fees Quarters Typically ummer Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve All students. Satisfies DGS requirement. Active Date 20170530T16:33:17 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Degree Distributions: AA Diversity & Globalism Social Science Area I Course Outline National retrenchment, internal consolidation African American Social institutions, issues of leadership Inter- and intra group affiliations and conflicts Language, aesthetics and expressive culture Crossings and criss-crossings; African Americans in a global economy. Student Learning