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AAS 290 - Selected Topics in Black World Studies
Winter 2021, Section 003 - The Tulsa Race Massacre
Instruction Mode: Section 003 is  Online (see other Sections below)
Subject: Afroamerican & African Studies (AAS)
Department: LSA Afroamerican and African Studies
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Details

Credits:
2
Other:
Minicourse
Waitlist Capacity:
99
Class Misc Info:
Meets 03/08/21 - 04/21/21. (Drop/Add Deadline 03/22/21.).
Repeatability:
May not be repeated for credit.
Primary Instructor:
Ellsworth,Scott A; homepage
Start/End Date:
Partial Term 3/8/21 - 4/21/21 (see other Sections below)
NOTE: Drop/Add deadlines are dependent on the class meeting dates and will differ for full term versus partial term offerings.
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Description

The mini-course seminars will introduce students to a range of issues and experiences related to the topics and identity categories of specialized topics in Afroamerican, African, and/or Caribbean studies. The courses will explore and analyze major aspects of the subject matter:

  1. historical contexts for the interactions of African and the diaspora;
  2. personal experiences; and
  3. meanings and effects.

This is a combined short lecture/discussion course that is designed to function as an introduction to the subject matter. Students at all levels are welcome to enroll.

Course Requirements:

The assignments for this course include four short papers, a presentation, and active participation in class discussion.

  • Reading Journal: 40% Flash Research
  • Project& Presentation: 40%
  • Participation: 20%

Intended Audience:

This course is geared towards students who have interests in Afroamerican, African, and/or Caribbean studies. The course meets the 200-level area course requirement for DAAS majors and minors.

Class Format:

Seminar

Schedule

AAS 290 - Selected Topics in Black World Studies
Schedule Listing
001 (SEM)
 Online
33210
Closed
0
 
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TuTh 8:30AM - 10:00AMREMOTE
Partial Term 1/19/21 - 3/5/21
002 (SEM)
 Online
34918
Open
3
 
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MW 2:30PM - 4:00PMREMOTE
Partial Term 1/19/21 - 3/5/21
003 (SEM)
 Online
29414
Closed
0
 
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TuTh 8:30AM - 10:00AMREMOTE
Partial Term 3/8/21 - 4/21/21

Textbooks/Other Materials

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Syllabi

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