Course Description
Special topics course explores the histories, cultures, politics, and societies of the African Diaspora across the Indian Ocean and Atlantic worlds. Notes: May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.
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 be able 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 |
|---|---|
| Attendance and Participation | 25% |
| Quizzes | 40% |
| Presentation | 10% |
| Final Paper | 15% |
| Final Reflection | 10% |
Grading Scale
| 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:
Attendance and participation required (25% of full grade); two absences permitted; a single percentage point taken off full grade thereafter.
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.