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SURVEY OF AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORY

Course #: HIST 271

Description:
This is an introductory overview of the history of African Americans in the U.S. from slavery to modern times. At the end of the semester, you will be familiar with the problems, achievements, hopes, and desires of African Americans as expressed in their own narratives and through the analyses of historians, sociologists, films, and speeches. This course will cover major themes including African Americans in slavery, work, politics, and the military; the impact of Jim Crow segregation and the Ku Klux Klan; the Great Depression, migrations, and the family; the Civil Rights Movement and contemporary social issues.

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2024 Fall

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 9855 TuTh
8:00 - 9:15 am
Williams,Hettie V Wheatley W01-0006
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024
Capacity: 35
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
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