HIST 191 — African-American History
This survey course will look at the social, economic, and political history that shaped the African experience from its roots through the post-Civil War and Reconstruction Era in America, the consequences of emancipation, the development of African nationalism, the Civil Rights movement, the influence of racism and modern African American culture. Students will study the cultures of seventeenth century West Africa, the Atlantic Slave Trade, its effects on antebellum America and struggle of African Americans throughout the twentieth century. The course will focus on the key events, legislation, social issues and figures that influenced the progression of African-Americans throughout American history.
Part of
- Accounting, Advanced and Continuous Studies
- Business Administration, Advanced and Continuous Studies
- Esports Management, Advanced and Continuous Studies
- Management, Advanced and Continuous Studies
- Marketing, Advanced and Continuous Studies
- Political Science and Public Administration Concentration
- Sociology and Anthropology Concentration
- History Education Concentration
- History Concentration
- Philosophy and Religion Concentration
- Graphic Design Concentration
- Fine Arts Concentration
- Music Education Concentration
- Music Concentration