High school africa and african american studies curriculum. This course is an introduction to the interdisciplinary study of africa and african americans and their impact on the world order and society with an emphasis on that impacts manifestations in the united states of america. No cell phones or other electronic devices allowed in class. I will try to accommodate additions to and variations on the themes mentioned in this syllabus. During the first decades of the 20th century, many films depicted a nostalgic and idealized vision of life in the antebellum. We begin with the slave narrative, recording the experiences of escaped slaves, and finish with toni morrisons the bluest eye 1968. Africanamerican studies in critical perspective course description. Please arrive on time and remain for the duration of class. The class is called the black athlete and is a regular offering in the africanamerican studies program here at purdue.
We will begin by positioning african american literature within an american literary history. Zarkowski since thomas edison patented americas first motion picture camera in 1891, telling americas history through film has become a large part of our culture. Black american feminism web site, where one will find an extensive bibliography of black american feminist writings from across the disciplines, dating back to the early nineteenth century when african american women like maria stewart, anna julia cooper and sojourner truth challenged the conventions and mores of their era to speak publicly against slavery and in. Wednesday, 22 february african americans in the age of revolution readings. Boston university aa371hi298 african american history mwf 1011. Encompassing array of genres and forms, examines black writing from mid20th century to present. The syllabi below are provided for informational purposes and are subject to change. It is a twosemester survey of american history from the migration of native americans across the beringia to the present time.
This course is a survey of africanamerican history from its beginnings through emancipation and reconstruction. The study of african american experience in america from arrival through the era of reconstruction, focusing on slavery, resistance movements, and african american culture. Duke university library exhibits introduction from. It is intended to provide an understanding of the background and problems of north african states today.
The africanamerican experience spans four hundred years, from the initial settlement of the american continent by europeans and the establishment of the transatlantic slave trade, and down through the present day. Along the way well see the rise and fall of empires, the. Early cinema for its notable african american cast members hattie. As we explain in our expanded definition, the borders of the racefilm industry are complicated and porous, but race filmmakers nevertheless constituted a distinct community of practice. The syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. Undergraduate courses department of african american and. Understand the role of the state federal, state and local in controlling, or attempting.
This course will concentrate on the modern history of north africa including maghrib, morocco, algeria, tunisia, libya, egypt, sudan, ethiopia and somalia. Students will have a better understanding of the impact of african ancestors on american culture, and of. During african american history, we will consider the role played by african slaves and their descendents in the making of the united states. Identify and explain significant moments in african american history and cinematic representation through class discussion. High school africa and africanamerican studies curriculum. This interdisciplinary 19th and 20th century africanamerican studies course examines the role of protest and resistance, the media, and cultural and artistic expression in africanamerican history. The africana studies department at the university of massachusetts, boston and the boston pan african forum are piloting a collaborative venture designed to create academic achievement in an urban, high school system, especially for youth of african descent. This course covers one of the great and ongoing aspects of the history of the united states.
Africanamerican experience in an interdisciplinary format, including an analysis of the unique historical, cultural, and social developments from the middle passage to the present day. Grade 10th 12th, 1 credit elective course prerequisites. Powerful film about a young african american man with a talent for poetic performance but trapped by his social conditions. Engages textual, critical, political, and theoretical issues related to cardinal literary movements, such as black arts movement of 1960s and third renaissance of 1980s90s. M 9 am to 10 am and 2 pm 3 pm, w 1pm 3pm, f 9 am 10 am or by appointment office phone. To broaden our understanding of african peoples and the african continent, and from this to inculcate an appreciation for the richness of african history and cultures are major goals. This course will explore food in modern american history as a story of industrialization and globalization. Afam u201 introduction to african american studies. Manning marableprofessor of public affairs, history, and african american studies director, center for contemporary black history office location. The first half of the course focuses on africanamerican film images from the early years of d. United states history through film course syllabus rob p. To broaden our understanding of african peoples and the african continent, and from this to inculcate an appreciation for the richness of.
Jonathan holloway, professor of history, african american studies, and american studies description the purpose of this course is to examine the african american experience in the united states from 1863 to the present. In 20, five africanamerican films were released 12 years a slave, fruitvale station, lee daniels the butler, best man holiday and mandela. African american history syllabus purpose of the class. Advanced placement united states history is a challenging course that is meant to be the equivalent of a freshman college course and can earn students college credit. Syllabus african american studies afas c1001x introduction to africanamerican studies fall semester, 2005 dr. This course will examine the significance of a specifically african american literary tradition in shaping both the identities and the histories of the myriad people of african descent in the united states.
An elective course that examines the history and culture of africa and the african american experience in an interdisciplinary format, including an analysis of the unique. African american literature and the american dream syllabus. The program, through a multidisciplinary approach, focuses on the experiences of the descendants. Sample syllabus this syllabus is provided as a sample. An elective course that examines the history and culture of africa and the africanamerican experience in an interdisciplinary format, including an analysis of the unique. Identify and explain significant moments in african american history and. Hts 3025 african american history since 1865 class syllabus. To create an awareness of styles and forms that characterize major periods in africanamerican music history. Hnet discussion networks african american film syllabus. Hist u310 africanamerican history to 1865 or hist u311 african american history since 1860. African american studies in critical perspective course description. Hts 3025 african american history since 1865 course syllabus.
Typically, i ask students to define this mythological term and they reply with the standard answer, the american dream means happiness and success. African americans have had a long and rather complex history in the american motion picture industry. I elaborate upon this response by pointing them back, first to the declaration of independence. Griffiths renegade bucks in the birth of a nation 1915. This seminar aims to introduce 3rd year ba students to the major themes and texts of african american literature. Boston university aa371hi298 african american history. We recognize that there will be disagreement but ask that you be civil. Gregory black, sex, sex, and more sex, in hollywood censored. Contemporary african american film and filmmakers several prominent african american directors have had a profound impact on the course and development of american film history for several years. Demonstrate broad and specific knowledge of how this representation has changed. Crn 90618 283163 african american history instructor contact information phone number and email address linda graham 7 522 3021 linda. The full syllabus, with schedule and assignments for the course, is posted in. Sep 05, 2017 african american literature and the american dream syllabus september 5, 2017 september 4, 2017 matthew teutsch whenever i teach an american literature survey course, the topic of the american dream inevitably comes up.
Introduction to black studies course black studies introduction to the study of black history, politics, sociology, psychology, science, art, music and religion starting january 2020 previous next introduction to black studies course is a 30 week beginners course that analyses all the major areas of the black experience the history, the politics, the psychology. M 9 am to 10 am and 2 pm 3 pm, w 1pm 3pm, f 9 am 10 am or by appointment. Throughout their sufferings and ordeals, the people of african. Hts 3025 african american history since 1865 class syllabus classroom etiquette attendance is mandatory. Early depictions of african american men and women were confined to demeaning stereotypical images of people of color. Africanamerican music course duke ellington school of. African american studies interdisciplinary studies. This syllabus section provides a course overview and information on meeting times, prerequisites, grading, and the schedule of course topics and assignments. Any part of this syllabus may change at my discretion. The purpose of this course is to examine the african american experience in the united states from 1863 to the present. Course syllabus africanamerican history hist 2381 semester with course reference number crn spring 2016.
In particular, we will examine the ways in which african americans, working with allies, organized and struggled to form a more perfect union. The course will address the literary and artistic contributions of africanamericans to american culture. In particular, we will examine the ways in which african americans, working with allies, organized and struggled to form a more perfect union by helping the country live up to the. Race film is a designation applied to films produced for africanamerican audiences, between about 1910 and 1950. The impact of european intrusion on african history. Mio matsumotoprofessor of african american studies program. Its the first time in the history of the academy awards that a film directed by a black director is nominated for the top award. This course is designed to explore the african american family from a number of.
Group discussion is a key feature of this course, so. Topics include the african background and middle passage. Welcome to history 506, african american history since the civil war. We open our study on the eve of contact between north america, europe, and africa and the complex societies and cultures each developed and end just after the bloodshed of the american civil war. Become familiar with the history of the parallel systems of domination and resistance efforts in the united states, as they relate to africanamerican communities.
The release of such films had a broader impact on the film industry with movie attendance by african americans growing by % compared to 2012. A course offered by jonathan holloway, professor of history, african american studies and american studies at yale university in spring 2010. We trouble the historical certitude of the term african. Africanamerican representation in hollywood wikipedia. In 20, five african american films were released 12 years a slave, fruitvale station, lee daniels the butler, best man holiday and mandela. The course is a survey of africanamerican history from the african background to today. Hts 3025 african american history since 1865 course. The arts and humanities black american feminisms bibliography.
Africans and the evolution of african institutions which occupy center stage in the course. History 103 is the first semester of a two semester survey of american history. Africanamerican music course duke ellington school of the arts. Whenever i teach an american literature survey course, the topic of the american dream inevitably comes up. The african american afam studies minor is an interdisciplinary program of coursework designed to expose students to the culture, literature, art, music, psychology, sociology, religion and the health issues of africa and the african diaspora. African american studies program the university of florida. Black american feminism web site, where one will find an extensive bibliography of black american feminist writings from across the disciplines, dating back to the early nineteenth century when african american women like maria stewart, anna julia cooper and sojourner truth challenged the conventions and mores of their era to speak publicly against slavery and in support of black womenos rights. American history, and the ways that such films can be utilized as historical documents. Your own objectives for the class will be discussed at the first meeting. Jonathan holloway is professor of history, african american studies, and american studies at yale university and master of yales calhoun college.
The study of the african american experience in the united states from the era of. Hashtag syllabi in historical perspective by lisa a. The minor in african american studies is an 18 credit hour program. Enslaved virginians and the coming of the american revolution, virginia magazine of history and biography 105 spring 1997, 15792 thomas jefferson, notes on the state of virginia, query viii, query xiv, query xviii. To develop an understanding of how the music was and is performed through a study of the various performers, composers, and their practices and audiences. The first half of the course focuses on african american film images from the early years of d. Aaihs welcomes comments on and vigorous discussion about our posts. The full syllabus, with schedule and assignments for the course, is posted in the mycourses module, course syllabus 506. African and african american studies aast african and african american studies. Maybe irritation is a legitimate reaction to the existence of things such as black history month.
We will study and analyze the african origins of black americans, the middle passage, the development of plantation slavery, and the many historical changes that shaped africanamerican life and culture thereafterfrom the. Monroe october 24, 2016 comments off on making the american syllabus. This interdisciplinary course introduces students to the discipline and examines the literature, history, arts, material culture, as well as sociological, political, economic, and philosophical perspectives of the experiences of people of african descent in the americas. Taking an issue of current or historic importance to african american communities, students conduct archival research and collect andor analyze oral histories and work to create a documentary play that will be publicly performed. I really enjoyed teaching the second half of the u. Explore ways in which the social history of slavery and jim crow segregation.
Each authors posts reflect their own views and not necessarily those of the african american intellectual history society inc. This list is divide like a syllabus to explain various periods,style and genres of black or. African and african american studies aast syllabus. For many people watching a hollywood film on america is their only way of getting. These works will be viewed as examples of black urban action films in the historical context of the civil rights and black power eras. This interdisciplinary 19th and 20th century african american studies course examines the role of protest and resistance, the media, and cultural and artistic expression in african american history.
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