INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES

AFROAMER 101

Course Description

Delve into the origins of African American Studies as an academic discipline and explore its early forms. Examine how African Americans have contributed to the understanding of the African American experience, both historically and in the present day. Analyze current struggles of the Black community for freedom, justice, and humanity.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.63

No change from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

50%

No change from Historical

Class Size

No change from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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