African American History.

Catalog description

Examines the history of African Americans in American society from 1619 to the present, including the West African cultural context, cultural retentions and changes in the American environment, and the emergence of cohesive African American culture. The course pays special attention to the ideas, contributions, and changing roles of African Americans within American society, economy, culture, and politics. Prerequisite: any general education history survey or consent of instructor. US.