African American History since 1877

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3362. 3 hours (3;0;0). This class will explore the economic, political, social, and cultural history of African Americans from 1877 to the Present. Major focuses include important events, people, ideas, and conflicts through three periods: Segregation and Migration, The Black Freedom Movement, and Retrenchment and Resistance, Sources will include recent African American History scholarship as well as a variety of primary and additional secondary sources¿letters, speeches, essays, images, videos, films, and podcasts. Prerequisite(s): HIST 2610 & HIST 2620. Course Typically Offered: Each Spring Alternating Odd Years.