| Title: | Introduction to Black Studies |
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| Course Section Number: | ENG-260-01 |
| Department: | English |
| Description: | Cross List: ENG-260 = BLS-201. The course will introduce students to the history, methodology and major problems in black studies. This survey will explore the interdisciplinary nature of black studies scholarship and the challenges it presents to traditional academic models. The issue of the politicization of the academy and the relationship between black scholarship production and service to the black community will also be covered. The course will draw from a number of literary sources (Toni Morrison, Houston Barker, Henry Louis Gates), cultural theorist (bell hooks, Mark Anthony Neal, Cornel West) and historical works (Nell Painter, John H. Franklin, Alberto Raboteau.) This course will serve students interested in the study of the black experience. All majors are welcomed. Prerequisites: none. This course will satisfy the Diversity Requirement for the PPE major. |
| Credits: | 1.00 |
| Start Date: | January 20, 2020 |
| End Date: | May 9, 2020 |
| Meeting Information: |
01/21/2020-05/07/2020 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 09:45AM - 11:00AM, Center Hall, Room 305
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| Faculty: | Lake, Tim |
Course Status & Cross-Listings
| Cross-list Group Capacity: | 30 |
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| Cross-list Group Student Count: | 15 |
| Calculated Course Status: | OPEN |
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