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Academic Year 2003/2004


Perspectives on African American Education
AFAM 245 FA

This course will explore the education of African Americans from slavery through contemporary urban issues. The course will be divided into sections that look at underlying assumptions and ideological frameworks of key figures, ideas and policies. Finally, the course will critically reflect on various research traditions (primarily within sociology) and compare African Americans with those of other racial/ethnic groups.

MAJOR READINGS

Robin Kelley, Earl Lewis (editors), TO MAKE OUR WORLD ANEW: A HISTORY OF AFRICAN AMERICANS (2000).
James Anderson, THE EDUCATION OF BLACKS IN THE SOUTH, 1860-1935 (1988).
William Watkins, THE WHITE ARCHITECTS OF BLACK EDUCATION: IDEOLOGY AND POWER IN AMERICA, 1865-1964 (2001).
Carter G. Woodson, THE MIS-EDUCATION OF THE NEGRO.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Short responses, midterm, two papers, class discussion/presentation.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: AFAM201 OR AFAM202

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Wright,Carol   
Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:20PM;     Location: CFH106
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 15)
SR. major: 3   Jr. major: 3
SR. non-major: 3   Jr. non-major: 3   SO: 3   FR: X

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

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004


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