Black Political Participation In America

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An examination of Black political participation in the United States. Analyzes historical and contemporary perspectives with a focus on the interaction between African Americans and actors, institutions, processes, and policies of the American system of politics and governance.Credit Hours: 3.00. An examination of African American political participation in the United States. Analyzes political culture and socialization, with a focus on the interaction between African Americans and actors, institutions, processes, and policies of the American system of politics and governance. Typically offered Fall Spring. Course Learning Outcomes 1. Define the concept of political knowledge and explain the factors that shape political knowledge among African Americans. 2. Describe, compare, and contrast contemporary and historical theories about the factors that shape Black political participation and representation. 3. Explain different perspectives on the role that race played and continues to play in the American polity and how that is related to Black political participation. View Class Schedule