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Prof. Whitmire is great! The readings she assigns are interesting, and our in-class discussions were always engaging. She knows a lot about her subject, and hearing about her research adds a lot to the class. I would definitely recommend AfroAmer 271!Rate My Professors ↗
Prof. Whitmire is a caring,engaging teacher who genuinely engages in discussion with students on tough topics. She listens without judgement and creates an environment where respectful, constructive communication happens organically. The course was African American Autobiography and the books Prof. Whitmire chose were hard hitting and engaging.Rate My Professors ↗
She is very smart and cares about the topic. The class was relatively easy, a few papers here and there and a final project. The work she selects makes it easy and interesting so you actually want to learn more. I highly recommend this professor!Rate My Professors ↗
This professor is very intelligent and passionate about her work. She talks a bit about the books she's wrote and the research she's done which I really loved to hear about. I learned a lot in this class! It isn't very hard either, just show up, write discussion posts, and participate and you're golden.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Whitmire isn't the greatest professor by any metric, but she is far from a bad one. The class itself isn't stressful, mostly reading, and the exams aren't bad at all. I wish there was less time spent reading and more time learning deeper concepts though, most of this class is pretty surface-level. I would still recommend this class thoughRate My Professors ↗
Prof Whitmire is very intelligent and extremely kind. She opens up lots of readings and opportunity for her students to engage and speak in class, which are mainly discussions rather than lectures. Super clear grading criteria and doesn't expect perfection, but there is quite a bit of reading although the books are interesting easy reads.Rate My Professors ↗
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In-depth study of major African American autobiographies to explore the Black American experience and individual responses to U.S. conditions.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2020: 3.85 GPA, 88.9% A/AB (n=27 letter grades); Fall 2021: 3.70 GPA, 81.8% A/AB (n=22 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.45 GPA, 73.3% A/AB (n=30 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2024–Fall 2024 · limited sampleIntroductory course covering specific topics in African American culture.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.59 GPA, 81.2% A/AB (n=16 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.75 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.83 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Mentored individual research and study for students completing a Master's thesis in African American Studies.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | AFROAMER 265 | African-american Autobiography |
| Spring 2027 | AFROAMER 271 | Selected Topics in African American Culture |
| Spring 2027 | AFROAMER 790 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | AFROAMER 271 | Selected Topics in African American Culture |
| Fall 2026 | AFROAMER 790 | Research and Thesis |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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