Course Description
This course examines the role African Americans have played in the political, economic, cultural, and social movements within the United States from their arrival in America to the present. AAS: Social and behavioral science elective.
Prerequisite(s)
Appropriate assessment score or ENGL 1422 with a grade of C or better - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Distinguish between primary and secondary sources as the foundation of modern historical scholarship
- Interpret primary sources critically by analyzing their historical contexts
- Formulate historical interpretations, both orally and in writing, and defend them critically with reference to primary and secondary sources
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role African Americans played in the political, economic, and social movements within the United States from their arrival in America to the present
General Education Distribution Area
Social and Behavioral Science