101 Introduction to Ethnic Studies(3)
The perspective through which people of color have come to see themselves in terms of their own heroes, culture and contributions to societies in which they live and world society in general. (Same as Asian American studies 101, Chicano Studies 101, Women’s Studies 101)
103 Oral and Effective Communications Skills Development (3)
A Basic English language elements course in composition writing structure, basic grammar, sentence faults, manuscript mechanics, and punctuation, paragraph, topic development, essay format, logic and diction. Lastly, library assignments, research paper construction, summaries, thesis statement development, indexing and glossary terms.
107 Introduction to Afro-American Studies (3)
The aims and objectives of Afro-American studies. The basic terms and references that give substance to Afro-American studies.
108 Linguistics and Minority Dialects (3)
(Same as Linguistics 108)
190 Survey of American History with Emphasis on Ethnic Minorities (3)
(Same as History 190 and Chicano Studies 190)
210 Introduction to Hip Hop
Introduces students to the origins and influences of hip hop on culture, fashion, movies, television, advertising, attitude, music, dancing, and slang among African Americans. It further investigates the impact of hip hop culture phenomenon on American and global societies.
301 Afro-American Culture (3)
African culture characteristics in the New world and contemporary events, including art, ideas, dance and literature.
304 The Black Family (3)
The American social conditions that shaped the black family from the African cultural patterns to the family that exists today. The roles of poverty, racism and discrimination.
308 African American Males in American Social Systems (3)
This course involves a critical examination of the significant life experiences of African American males.
310 Black Women in America (3)
Issues in the study of black women in America, including social, political, economic and intellectual development. Historical and contemporary issues as they affect black American women will be investigated. (Same as Women’s Studies 310)
311 Intracultural Socialization Patterns (3)
Patterns of role learning as they vary within subpopulations; changes over time in the values, attitudes, and goals of both the general culture and subcultures; stereotypes and realities; understanding and dealing with cultural variation as well as cultural “norms.”
(Same as Human Services 311)
312 American Indian Women (3)
The female role in American Indian tribal life styles. Labor divisions, leadership, political and social activities from a number of tribes. Historical and contemporary issues, as they affect American Indian women.
314 Pan-African Dance and Movement (3)
Theory and practice of movement of African and Haitian peoples. Movement (dance) as quasi-language in perpetuating the life style of African cultures and cultures of African descent.
317 BlackPolitics (3)
Prerequisite: Political Science 100 or consent of instructor. Blacks’ struggle for political equality and relief from political oppression. Public policies concerning blacks’ freedoms, liberties and property rights. (Same as Political Science 317)
320 Black American Intellectual Thought (3)
A study of the black American intellectual from slavery to contemporary times, with special emphasis on black contributions to American political and social thought as well as their contributions in America’s social development.
321 Minority Community Development Planning (3)
Prerequisite: African American Studies 317 or permission of instructor. This course is an interdisciplinary approach to the study of political and economic development in minority communities. Emphasis is placed on conceptualizing problems and planning and designing problem-solving models to resolve them.
322 Psychology of the Afro-American (3)
Black identity and the life styles that have risen from racism. The socioeconomic, political, and cultural conditions which have fostered the blackness concept and the psychological devices used by blacks to survive.
325 African-American Religion (3)
African-American belief systems and denominations. A study of folk beliefs among Blacks, African-American religious groups, and the role of the Black Church in politics and social change in the Black community. (Same as Religious Studies 325)
335 History of Racism (3)
An investigation into the historical roots and current expressions of racism. Course focuses on how racism manifests itself through individual, social, political, economic and religious institutions and proposes methods of combating it.
346 The African Experience (3)
Prerequisite: junior/senior standing. African history from the origin of the black man and traditional African civilization through the African diaspora to the institutional realities of Africa today. Not available for credit to students who have completed history 355.
356 American Music Appreciation
Black Music in America; The sociological conditions that help produce various forms of black music (Same as Music 356)
357 Blacks in the Performing Arts
Prerequisite: Completion of General Education Category III.B.1. The exploration of African American culture through the performing arts. The main goal of this course is to teach about Blacks in the entertainment industry as a means of understanding and revealing important aspects of African American culture (same as Music 357 and Theatre 357).
370 Development of African American Children and Youth
Understanding cognitive and socio-emotional development of African American children and youth is facilitated through comprehensive examinations of significant African and African American cultural and historic experiences; and relevant social influences including families, schools, SES, neighborhoods and American society.
380 African American History from Reconstruction to the Present
Course investigates historiographical issues in African American history and how black Americans were active agents in creating their own history. Emphasis on ideas of black social thought, political protest and efforts to create social change from 1877 to the present. (Currently offered as a Special)
381 African Literature (3)
(Same as English 381 and Comparative Literature 381)
385 Schools and Minority Groups (3)
Prerequisite: junior/senior standing. Focuses on the ways in which the constraints of formal schooling affect the behaviors and attitudes of ethnic minority group members. Emphasizes the role of the community and family in school readiness and the psychological consequences of schooling.
405 Hollywood v. History: An Interpretive History of blacks Through Film
A critical study of Black images in motion pictures. This survey course explores the tension between historical Black consciousness, authenticity, imitation, and alternative adaptation.
424 Afro-American literature (3)
Prerequisite: junior/senior standing. The literary contributions by major black American authors. Contemporary black writers and the recurring themes of protest and quest for identity.
(Same as English 424)
430 A Social Psychological Study in Ethnic Minority Behavior (3)
Prerequisites: junior/senior standing. The social psychological problems that ethnic minorities face such as stress related problems in mental health. Society’s reactions to these problems among these groups.
437 American Indians Religions and Philosophy (3)
Prerequisite: junior/senior standing or consent of the instructor. Examination of American Indian religious and philosophic perspectives. Survey of religious interpretations and thought in various facets of belief ranging from traditional Indian religion to Christianity. Contemporary religious activities will be highlighted.
(Same as Religious Studies 437)
450 African History Since 1935 (3)
(Same as History 450)
457 West African and the African Diaspora (3)
(Same as History 457)
460 Afro-American Music Appreciation (3)
Prerequisite: junior/senior standing or consent of instructor. Black music in America; the sociological conditions that help produce various forms of black music (Same as Music 460)
463 Seminar in Black Music (3)
Prerequisite: junior/senior standing or consent of instructor. In-depth appreciation of Black American musical performance practices and musical styles such as Spirituals, Ragtime, Blues, Jazz, Gospel, and Rhythm & Blues through lecture, discussion, and demonstration. (Same as Music 463)
490 Senior Research Seminar
Prerequisites: completion of General Education Categories III.B.1, III.B.2, III.C.2, and IV; completion of African American Studies core requirements. Senior seminar designed to instruct students in the development of foundational theoretical knowledge in race relations and practical application in social organization and empowerment that is transformative regarding the human experience in general and the African American perspective in particular.
496 Student Tutorials (1-3)
Consult "Student-to-Student Tutorial" in this course catalogue for more complete course description.
499 Independent Study (1-3)
Prerequisite: senior standing and acceptance of the subject by department chair and instructor directing the study.
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