AMH 1091 — African-American History
This course examines the development of the Black presence in America. The concern will be to study the economic, social, and psychological factors that led to slavery, the practical consequences of slavery on Black and White social groups, the events and individuals who contributed to the elimination of slavery, the struggle for citizenship and self-worth, the artistic contributions, the social justice movement of the 1970’s, and the current social condition defining the Black experience in America. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements.