HI 103 - African-American History

Credit Hours: 3

This course will survey the major topics and events of African-American history from 1865 to the present. This course will also examine the role of social justice and culture in the plight of African Americans in their struggles for freedom in America.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

identify the major periods and issues in African-American history since 1865;
demonstrate knowledge of a basic narrative of African-American history, including political, economic, social, and cultural history;
identify seminal events, movements, and institutions in African-American history since 1865, along with the key figures, groups, and ideas that contributed to their creation and development;
analyze how shared institutions in American society have affected different groups;
articulate the importance of historical analysis; and
compare and contrast the experiences of African Americans with those of other diverse populations.

F/S (C, N, S)