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    Oct 15, 2024  
2013-2014 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2013-2014 Undergraduate Bulletin [Archived Bulletin]

AFST 3100 - Introduction to African-American Studies



Crosslisted
Also listed as ENG 3100 or PHIL 3100.

Goals: To develop an understanding of several key issues in African-American Studies emphasizing close textural reading and analysis. Additionally, students participate in academic service learning to synthesize textual and experimental learning.

Content: The course materials will focus on critical readings about construction of race as a concept; intersections of race, class and gender; afrocentrism; pan-africanism; diasporic connections; nationalism; religious dimension; literary theory and popular culture.

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor.

Credits: 4 credits