Important eras include the Transatlantic Slave Trade and North American slavery, the Civil War, Reconstruction, the Great Migration, the Harlem Renaissance, the Civil and Human Rights Movement, and the present. Classroom lectures and discussions will reflect our readings of primary and secondary texts that explore and embody a wide range of African American religious, political, social, and artistic production. Unsatisfactory attendance unsupported by acceptable documentation of extenuating circumstances will preclude a student's receiving a grade higher than a C. More than 3 unexcused absences will lower student's grade by one letter. More than 5 unexcused absences will result in automatic failure of the course.
Students are responsible for obtaining lecture notes and handouts they missed due to absence.
The Professor's notes will not be available for copying. The syllabus schedule and topics to be covered are tentative. The Professor reserves the right to alter the syllabus as needed. Students will be notified accordingly. Absences due to emergencies will be individually reviewed and the outcome determined by Dr. Howard.