ETHS 3225 - Black/African American Experiences

3 unit(s)

This upper division interdisciplinary course studies the experiences of Black/African American communities in the U.S. In particular, this course focuses on the historical and contemporary experiences of Black/African American populations through a variety of perspectives, including critical, intersectional, and decolonial. The class addresses a variety of topics, such as: identity, culture, (de)colonization, migration, gender/sexuality, oppression, and liberation. In addition, the course also examines Black/African diasporas in the U.S. and contemporary issues of Black/African American communities.

Satisfies G.E. area UD-4 and the Sociocultural Inquiry Requirement.

Prerequisites: ETHS 2000 recommended.

Course Learning Outcomes List
Students will:
•   Describe experiences of Black/African American communities;
•   Explain histories of Black/African American groups through a regional, national, and/or global context;
•   Examine Blackness in the U.S. and globally; and,
•   Identify contemporary issues of Black/African American populations.

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