Intensive analysis of societal themes in African American experiences, focusing on qualitative research in Black communities.
Past student reviews · Michael Thornton
The course required students to be ready to challenge their beliefs during discussions, which students rated as moderately difficult.
Reflect on their own presuppositions and subjectivities in regard to the research process.
Design thoughtful research questions and corresponding methods to address those questions
Identify the tasks and processes required to address research questions with Black communities, such as pertinent data sources, data collection methods, and data analysis methods, and to assess the results of such effort.
Identify and explain the range of problems addressed by qualitative research in Black communities.
Examine ethical dilemmas and issues related to the research process
Describe the experience of race and racism among Blacks relative to other groups in the United States
Describe the roles African Americans have played in the construction of American social, political, and cultural institutions
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Raw average: 1.89/5 from 19 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.
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MICHAEL THORNTON is recorded teaching in Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
MOSI IFATUNJI is recorded teaching in Fall 2019. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
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| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 20 | 0 |
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Past student reviews · Michael Thornton
Students described the class as featuring very thought-provoking discussions that encouraged them to challenge their own beliefs.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.67 GPA, 73.3% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.69 GPA, 81.2% A/AB (n=16 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.69 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=24 letter grades).
Past student reviews · Michael Thornton
The course required students to be ready to challenge their beliefs during discussions, which students rated as moderately difficult.
Past student reviews · Michael Thornton
A student considered the instructor one of the best professors they had ever had, citing the quality of the discussions.
Latest available · Spring 2026— not enough history to project Spring 2027.
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Selected Topics in African American Society
Recorded 2026-10-14Black Subjects & Epistomol
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