Freedom Dreams: Intro to African American Studies

Catalog description

The interdisciplinary study of African descendants (also known as Black Studies, Africana Studies or African Diasporic studies) has transformed the teaching of US and global history and politics. How has race, gender, class and capitalism impacted the evolution of Africana Studies? What methodologies have scholars utilized in the study of Black populations? This course invites engagement with Africana scholars, philosophies, and political mobilization. We will utilize history, literature, music, visual art and other modes in our exploration. This course will introduce students to the core concepts and debates that comprise Africana Studies.