HIST 478

Fall 2021

Part of Term 1
Aug 23-Dec 8
Black Freed Move, 1955-Present
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Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

Same as AFRO 474. See AFRO 474.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2022 for:

Advanced Composition
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CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
56095
Lecture-Discussion
A
12:30PM -1:50PM
TR
David Kinley Hall
Cha-Jua, S
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/23/21-12/08/21
Degree Notes:
Advanced Composition course.
Credit:
3 hours
Section Info:
Course Description: AFRO 474/HIST 478 is an interdisciplinary exploration of the African American liberation movement emphasizing the long sixties, 1955-1978, through the course chronicles the movement into contemporary times. While chronological the course is interpreted largely through the prism of Black Studies’ central concepts, theories, and paradigms. The purpose of HISTORY OF THE BLACK FREEDOM MOVEMNT to: (1) explore how and what extent the Black Freedom Movement changed the role, position, status, and representation of African Americans in the United States’ political economy, polity, civil society, and popular culture; (2) assess whether and if so, in what ways and to what degree African Americans were transformed by the 1960s-era Black Freedom Movement; (3) explore the extent to which racial oppression (racism) continues to plague African Americans; and (4) to examine the contemporary resurgence of Blacks’ struggle for freedom, justice, equality, self -determination, and social transformation. Note: Enrollment limited to junior, senior class standing, and graduate students or with the consent of the instructor.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to students with Junior or Senior class standing. Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
56386
Lecture-Discussion
G1
12:30PM -1:50PM
TR
David Kinley Hall
Cha-Jua, S
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/23/21-12/08/21
Degree Notes:
Advanced Composition course.
Credit:
4 hours
Section Info:
Course Description: AFRO 474/HIST 478 is an interdisciplinary exploration of the African American liberation movement emphasizing the long sixties, 1955-1978, through the course chronicles the movement into contemporary times. While chronological the course is interpreted largely through the prism of Black Studies’ central concepts, theories, and paradigms. The purpose of HISTORY OF THE BLACK FREEDOM MOVEMNT to: (1) explore how and what extent the Black Freedom Movement changed the role, position, status, and representation of African Americans in the United States’ political economy, polity, civil society, and popular culture; (2) assess whether and if so, in what ways and to what degree African Americans were transformed by the 1960s-era Black Freedom Movement; (3) explore the extent to which racial oppression (racism) continues to plague African Americans; and (4) to examine the contemporary resurgence of Blacks’ struggle for freedom, justice, equality, self -determination, and social transformation. Note: Enrollment restricted to graduate students or with the consent of the instructor.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
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