This seminar examines the social movement in the postwar United States. The course investigates the process of building and sustaining protest organizations, the various tactical and philosophical debates among civil rights leadership and the role of government in shaping the movement for racial reform. The impact of the media, foreign policy, global economic restructuring, human rights and popular culture are also examined.
This is a seminar course which examines the political movements of African descendant people, inclusive of the societal dynamics that provided the impetus and context for political struggle and cultural production. This course divides the intellectual product of Africana intellectuals into four major chronological and thematic periodizations; 1) Abolitionism - The Nadir – The New Negro 2) Negritude to Post-Colonialism 3) Civil Rights, Womanism, and Anti-Apartheid 4) Black Consciousness – Post-Soul – Hip Hop. Students will become familiar with the works and philosophical foundation of noted intellectuals of the each era.
This course will provide students with macro-economic concepts AFS related to the global-economy. Students will examine historic and contemporary geopolitical developments that impact diasporic people. This course will also evaluate the economic contribution of the African continent and diasporic people to the global economy.
(These courses must include a research paper. Prerequisite: Research methods) These courses are designed to prepare students for the Senior Seminar. Students will become proficient in the production of quality research. Africana Studies Committee and faculty will generate topics.
Placement in community based, international, human services, non-governmental organizations or governmental agency.
Placement in community based, international, human services, non-governmental organizations or governmental agency or corporate organization.
This one credit course is designed to assist student's preparation for the senior seminar. Students will choose and design a research project.
This course is designed AFS the major's capstone. Students will produce research that enhances the discipline. The research will be suitable for publication or presentation.
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