HIS 257 - African American History

Prerequisites:
Grade of A- or better in ENG 060, or grade of C+ or better in ENG 061, or equivalent ACCUPLACER score
STANDARD CREDIT TYPE
3 credit(s)

Explore American history from the early Colonial period to the present, with special emphasis on the contributions of African Americans. Study the background of African Americans in political, economic, and social development of the United States to gain a better understanding of the African American in contemporary American society.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Compare the strategies promoted by Booker T. Washington with those of W.E.B. DuBois and the N.A.A.C.P.

2. Examine how World War II altered the status of African Americans in the United States.