AFAM301 - Junior Colloquium: Theory and Methods in African American Studies

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Academic Year 2004/2005

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.

Students must obtain a copy of the syllabus (which can be picked up at CAAS) in order to prepare for the first class.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: AFAM201

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Eudell,Demetrius L.

Times: ...W... 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: CAAS LOUNG;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 20)

SR. major: 0 Jr. major: 20

SR. non-major: 0 Jr. non-major: 0 SO: 0 FR: 0

Special Attributes:

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005