Course Description
Introduction to African American and African Diaspora culture through a historical and social perspective. Includes foundational documents in American democracy.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
To better understand the histories, cultures, and politics of African Americans as part of the global African Diaspora; to articulate the central debates in the conceptualization of African American history; to analyze a range of written, oral, and visual sources in the construction of history and culture.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Discussion Posts | 20% |
| Document Analyses | 20% |
| Context Analyses | 20% |
| Other Written Assignments | 40% |
Grading Scale for the Course
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 94-100% | A |
| 90-93% | A- |
| 87-89% | B+ |
| 84-86% | B |
| 80-83% | B- |
| 77-79% | C+ |
| 70-76% | C |
| 63-69% | D |
| 62% or below | F |
Attendance/Participation:
This is a virtual asynchronous course. Participation consists of completing all course assignments.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.