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2026 Spring > UGRD > AFRSTY > AFRSTY 115G

Black Consciousness

Course #: AFRSTY 115G

Description:
This course examines the social, economic, cultural and political implications of the development of Black consciousness in twentieth-century United States. It considers the role played in these developments by Ida B Wells, WEB DuBois, Marcus Garvey, the Harlem Renaissance, the Civil Rights/Black Power movement, the Nation of Islam, and the Black Arts Movement.
Pre Requisites:
Degree students only, with fewer than 30 credits when they entered UMass Boston.Students may complete only one 100G course (First Year Seminar).

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 2201 MWF|M
2:00 - 2:50 pm|3:00 - 3:50 pm
Vandermeer,Anthony Wheatley-Peters W02-0201
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 19
Status: Open
Credits: 4/4
Class Notes: This course uses low-cost course material which will cost less than $50. For more information about low-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu
Pre Requisites: Degree students only, with fewer than 30 credits when they entered UMass Boston.Students may complete only one 100G course (First Year Seminar).
Course Attributes: Non-degree exclude from list, Low cost course material (under $50), First Year Seminar, Stay On Track