The Multidisciplinary study of Africa and its incorporation into the world economy between the sixteenth and the twentieth century. Includes the rise of nationalism, post-colonial dependency, contemporary problems, and current liberation struggles in various areas of the continent.
Primary department is History.
Examines black perceptions of the importance of education and special obstacles confronting African-Americans who seek education on the primary, secondary, college, or graduate level. Students design and implement a research project of their choice in the field of African-American Studies. Same as Sociology 442. Topics vary, but include a variety of problems, issues, and individuals from the field of African-American Studies. May be repeated.