HIST 383
African-American History, 1865 to Present
History
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Social, economic, intellectual, political factors; struggle for racial equality; race and gender relationships; how changing ideas of race affect American life and politics.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Recommended
Hist 200, 220, 221
Title
Historical Knowledge of African-American History since 1865
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to identify and analyze major themes in African-American History from emancipation and the rise of Jim Crow to the beginning of the 21st century. They will also be able to recognize the ways that shifting notions of race have shaped (and continue to shape) American life and politics.
Title
Provide Service
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to use their training in African American history to serve their community.
Title
Research Literature
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to analyze, interpret, and evaluate primary sources
Title
Critical Debate
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to interpret and debate the meanings and historical value of primary sources with their peers.
Title
Critical Analysis
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to analyze and create historical questions and place them in a historiographical context.
Title
Analytical Writing
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate proficiency in using historical methods of research and in integrating data into a coherent argument expressed through a clear, well-written style.
