African American Hist to 1865

Catalog description

Surveys the history of African Americans from the early colonial period up to 1865 in the context of general United States history. Analyzes the role that African Americans have played in the United States and the changes that role has undergone beyond the span of 100 years. Emphasis on the historical, philosophical, political, and aesthetic contexts. Critical, analytical written work is the primary means of evaluation. May be offered in a distance-learning format. CAB GE C (Beg. F'24), D, Cal-GETC 4.