HIST 467(S) African Americans in Urban America (Same as Africana Studies 467) *
How have scholars, and particularly historians, defined and addressed black urban identity in America? This research seminar examines the history of black
urban experience, focusing primarily on the period from the turn-of-the century
to the present. As we discuss the period from the interpretive frameworks that
have guided scholarship in black urban studies, we will focus on selected themes
such as migration, the black family, political activism, and culture. We will explore the various dimensions of the black urban experience by using primary
resources, scholarly analyses, music, and film.
Format: seminar. Evaluation will be based on class participation, two class presentations, two short essays, and a final research paper.
Enrollment limit: 15 (expected:15). Preference to History majors.
Group A