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Academic Year 2002/2003


Junior Colloquium: Theory and Methods in African American Studies
AFAM 301 FA

The Junior Colloquium is designed to teach students to think critically and analytically about "race" as a belief system that plays a foundational role in the western world view. The seminar is intended to familiarize majors with classic works in the field of African American Studies, while also introducing them to key theoretical debates about race, culture, and society. Topics covered include the historical development of the idea of race, the intersections between race and other facets of identity such as gender and class, and the different ways in which race has been conceptualized.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Short essays, oral presentations, an annotated bibliography, and a final seminar paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

As of the 02-03 academic year, this colloquium will be required of all AFAM majors.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS AFAM    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: AFAM201

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): duCille,Ann   
Times: ...W... 01:10PM-04:00PM;     Location: CAAS LOUNG
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 20)
SR. major: X   Jr. major: 20
SR. non-major: X   Jr. non-major: X   SO: X   FR: X

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Speaking, Writing
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-18-2003


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