AFRO 298

Fall 2017 Part of Term B

Part of Term B
Oct 23-Dec 13

Spec Topics African-Am Studies

Credit: 3 hours.

Seminar on selected topics with particular emphasis on current research trends.

May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: AFRO 100 or AFRO 101, or consent of instructor.

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AFRO 298 class schedule data for fall 2017
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	68195	Lecture-Discussion	AN	9:00AM -11:50AM	TR	104 Talbot Laboratory	McMillion, D Nickerson, A	Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/23/17-12/13/17 Section Title: Af Am Athletes & Ed Experience Section Info: African American Athletes and the Educational Experience. This course examines the experiences of African-American student-athletes, with an emphasis on Division I college revenue sports (football and basketball). Beginning with an historical account of the creation of the "black athlete" and circumstances that propelled this group into the mainstream, students will investigate and unpack various issues and topics concerning the political, social, cultural, economic, educational and ideological forces that contribute to and shape the African-American athlete's experience. The course also specifically investigates how college athletic programs have contributed to the state of crisis of black male athletes, with educational and life outcomes often pointing to exploitation. This includes unpacking the structural forces that create challenges for African-American student-athletes and investigating the extent to which college sports consistently place African-American student-athletes at a disadvantage.