AFST 3100 - Introduction to African-American Studies

Crosslisted
(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.