HIST 104 - African-American History to 1865:CD

5.0 Credits
Examines the African-American historical experience from its West African origins through the end of the Civil War, emphasizing those individuals, groups, movements, events, issues, and ideas that shaped early African-American civilization.
Prerequisite Placement in ENGL& 101 or instructor permission.
Dual Listed as DIVST 117

Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Examine and evaluate historical information/arguments from different source forms.
Express their findings in formal/informal writing, classroom discussion, and/or oral presentation.
Identify seminal events, movements, and institutions in African-American history up until the Civil War, along with the key figures, groups, and ideas that contributed to their creation and development.
Compare/contrast the philosophies, issues, and actions of different African-Americans from different regions, time periods, and/or social status.
Compare/contrast the experiences of African-Americans with those of other diverse populations.