HIS 125US Civil Rights

Catalog

This course surveys the journey of civil rights through the literary voices and social movements that framed and fueled the quest for civic equality in U.S. history. Students will engage an overview of the U.S. struggle for equal rights by examining speeches, sermons, music, and movements. Through interaction with literary, audio, and video resources, students will increase not only their understanding of the issues but of the eloquence of public discourse and action required to produce social change. Students will thus enhance their critical thinking, reading, and writing skills in conjunction with gaining appreciation of the challenging nature of civil rights in both historical and contemporary terms. Prerequisite: C or better in ENG 095, or appropriate Reading Placement.