Course Description
An introduction to perspectives advanced by black scholars concerning black power and pride, stratification, social order, culture, intraracial socialization, interaction, mate selection, and consequences of skin-tone variance.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Identify how African Americans have constructed and negotiate social identities in a variety of social structures and contexts.
- Gain a working knowledge of theoretical frames used to study African Americans in the discipline of sociology.
- Conduct a research-based project and activities regarding African-American culture and identity utilizing literature and theoretical frames from sociology and related disciplines.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Syllabus Quiz & Student Interest Activity | 25 points (5%) |
| Application I | 100 points (20%) |
| Application II | 100 points (20%) |
| Participation | 75 points (15%) |
| Final Project | 200 points (40%) |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 467-500 points | A |
| 450-466 points | A- |
| 436-449 points | B+ |
| 419-435 points | B |
| 400-418 points | B- |
| 386-399 points | C+ |
| 370-385 points | C |
| 350-369 points | C- |
| 336-349 points | D+ |
| 318-335 points | D |
| 300-317 points | D- |
| 299 points or below | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Participation is earned through engagement of in-class and digital activities.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Access to Netflix for additional documentaries and digital texts is 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.