Courses

This course surveys the history of African-Americans in the United States. It includes the African background, the origin and development of slavery, the abolitionist and protest movements, legislative and judicial efforts to achieve racial equality, and contributions of African-Americans to American society. Special emphasis is placed on the economic and political rights of African-Americans since the 1960s. HUMANITIES

This course will explore a wide range of performance art created by African American artists. The works examined will span from the early nineteenth century to modern contemporary works. Students will view the works of artists, as they have reflected on black identity and experience in theatre, musical theatre, dance and performance art. This course will explore the nature of representation in storytelling: Who tells the story? Why does it matter?

Examines the role of African Americans in United States history with an emphasis on social, political, economic, intellectual and cultural developments.

The study of family structure, mate selection, marital and other romantic interaction, parenting and kinship among African Americans.

An examination of the objects created by African Americans variously classified as "folk," "self-taught," and "outsider" artists. Course material will address the African origins and American transformations of traditional arts and crafts (architecture, pottery, iron work, and quilting) as well as the work of selected 20th-century artists in such media as painting, sculpture, and assemblage.

This course will explore issues of both physical and psychological issues of African Americans historically and today. Historical, sociocultural and economic factors that affect the quality and utilization of healthcare services in African American communities will be examined. We will examine the risk and protective factors for specific health conditions. We will also identify evidence-based ways to engage the community and draw on individual and community strengths in prevention and treatment.

This is an intermediate level course that focuses on: epidemiological data illustrating the health risks experienced by African-Americans; sociocultural factors essential for understanding and enhancing the health of African-Americans; effective health-related prevention programs for African-Americans.

This course is a study of African American life from its African origins to the present. Special attention is given to social structures, religion, folklore, political forces, history, art, music and geography.

An exploration of the major historiographical works and controversies of African American history from the 17th century to the present.

A survey of African-American history, 1619 to the present. Emphases include African and European backgrounds, hemispheric slavery, slavery in early America, the antislavery movement, the Civil War and Reconstruction, post-Reconstruction culture and society, and Civil Rights movement. (MULT) (WI).