HIST 106 - African-American History from 1945:CD

5.0 Credits
Examines the African-American historical experience from the end of World War II through the 1970’s, emphasizing those individuals, groups, political and artistic movements, events, issues, and ideas that shaped modern African-American civilization (was HIST 119). Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100. Dual Listed as DIVST 119.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identify seminal events, movements, and institutions in African-American history after World War II, along with the key figures, groups, and ideas that contributed to their creation and development. [EXPLORE]
Compare/contrast the philosophies, issues, and actions of different African-Americans from different regions, time periods, and/or social status. [REASON]
Compare/contrast the experiences of African-Americans with those of other diverse populations. [REASON]
Examine and evaluate historical information/arguments from different source forms. [REASON]
Express their findings in formal/informal writing, classroom discussion, online discussion, research projects, and/or oral presentation. [COMMUNICATE]
Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity. [EXPLORE]