HISTORY 208

African-American Freedom Struggles: USA 1900-2000


Please note: this is archived course information from 2021 for HISTORY 208.

Description

 An examination of the experience of African Americans during the "long civil rights movement" of the twentieth century, emphasising the depth and breadth of Black oppositional spirit and activity, the achievements and remaining challenges.

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Availability 2021

Not offered in 2021; planned for 2022

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Associate Professor Jennifer Frost

Reading/Texts


Recommended Reading


Assessment

Coursework and exam

Points

HISTORY 208: 15 points

Prerequisites

15 points at Stage I in History and 30 points passed, or HISTORY 103 and 30 points passed in Global Politics and Human Rights

Restrictions

HISTORY 308