Introduction to the philosophical and methodological principles underlying Afro-American studies.  Dimensions of the black experience, including history, education, politics, psychology, economics, religion, social organization, and art, will be covered, and the requisite academic tools and sources will be examined.  Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

AAS 27100 Introduction To African American Studies

Introduction To African American Studies

This course focuses on the production of popular culture through African-based and non African-based traditions among African Americans in the United States. Pop culture forms covered include film, theatre, visual arts, literature, dance, sports, music and religious traditions.

AAS 27700 African American Popular Culture

African American Popular Culture

(ENGL 35900) This course introduces students to the rich and varied literary texts produced by black women writers. Literary analysis, along with a consideration of historical, cultural, gender, and racial contexts will be emphasized.

AAS 35900 Black Women Writers

Black Women Writers

This course examines the rise of black women and their impact on economic, social, and cultural issues.

AAS 37000 Black Women Rising

Black Women Rising

Focus on specific topics of the personal experiences of blacks, in Africa and the diaspora, including black identity, black culture, and the relationships between blacks and society.

AAS 37100 AA Athletes & Problem Of Race

AA Athletes & Problem Of Race

AAS 37100 The Harlem Renaissance

The Harlem Renaissance

AAS 37100 The Genius Of Huey P Newton

The Genius Of Huey P Newton

AAS 37100 Martin L King

Martin L King

Focus on specific topics of the personal experiences of blacks, in Africa and the diaspora, including black identity, black culture, and the relationships between blacks and society. Typically offered Fall.

AAS 37100 Blackness In Culture

Blackness In Culture

AAS 37100 Black Politics

Black Politics

AAS 37100 Black Digital Studies

Black Digital Studies

AAS 37100 Black Leisure & Recrtion

Black Leisure & Recrtion

Focuses on a specific topic that relates to selected issues in the life, history, and culture of peoples of African ancestry.

AAS 37300 Black Studies Data Mine

Black Studies Data Mine

AAS 37300 Black Radical Thought

Black Radical Thought

AAS 37300 The Black Community

The Black Community

AAS 37300 The Speeches Of Malcolm X

The Speeches Of Malcolm X

AAS 37300 Hist Of Injustice In America

Hist Of Injustice In America

Focuses on a specific topic that relates to selected issues in the life, history, and culture of peoples of African ancestry.  Typically offered Fall Spring.

AAS 37300 North African Lit & Culture

North African Lit & Culture

AAS 37300 Philosophy And Culture

Philosophy And Culture

AAS 37300 History Of Injustice In The US

History Of Injustice In The US

AAS 37300 Post Soul Black Lit Post 1960

Post Soul Black Lit Post 1960

This course considers and examines the black family as a social institution, focusing on both recent research as well as more descriptive accounts of issues concerning the black family.  Typically offered Fall Spring.

AAS 37500 The Black Family

The Black Family

This course examines critically the factors contributing to the deteriorating status of African American males and the positive ways of coping with that experience. Includes an overview of research perspectives defining current knowledge on the subject.

AAS 37600 The Black Male

The Black Male

(HIST 39200)  This course introduces students to the rich and varied literary texts produced by black women writers.  Literary analysis, along with a consideration of historical, cultural, gender, and racial contexts will be emphasized.

AAS 39200 Caribbean History And Culture

Caribbean History And Culture

A history of the representation of blacks in mainstream film throughout the twentieth century.  Typically offered Fall.

AAS 47300 Blacks In Hollywood Film

Blacks In Hollywood Film

This course covers research techniques used by researchers to observe and to interpret scholarly investigation on race, class and gender from an  African-American perspective.  Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.

AAS 47400 Research Methods In African American Studies

Research Methods In African American Studies

This course allows students to create an independent course of study with an instructor on a topic relevant to the African, African American, or African Diasporic experience.

AAS 49000 Directed Readings In African American Studies

Directed Readings In African American Studies

Special Topics in African American Studies addresses special topics or projects under the direction of the instructor in the field of African American or African Diasporic Studies. The course may vary from 1-4 credit hours. It may be taught as a lecture or as a lecture with a lab.

AAS 49100 Blck Civil Rights Move

Blck Civil Rights Move

This course covers techniques used by researchers and to interpret scholarly investigation on race, class and gender from an African American perspective. Typically offered Fall Spring.

AAS 57400 Research Methods In African American Studies

This course addresses the development of an African American intellectual tradition. The course will span disciplines and swathes of time in order to understand how scholars not only created new ideas but developed theories that shaped and changed academic inquiry.

AAS 57500 Theories Of African American Studies

Theories Of African American Studies

This directed readings course allows students to work with African American Studies faculty on work that cannot be achieved through one of the regular course offerings. This is a variable topics course that can be satisfied through individual course work with an instructor. A student wishing to earn such credit is required to obtain permission of the instructor in order to enroll for the course. This does not include work for thesis or dissertation projects. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring.

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