SOC 110 Introduction to Africana Studies

Students who take this class will demonstrate knowledge of the major historical and sociopolitical developments in the experiences of people of the African diaspora from the lens of different disciplines and obtain an understanding for the development of the field and its ability to bridge community action and scholarly inquiry. They will examine the experiences, writers, theorists, and spiritual leaders, artists etc. that shape the field of Africana Studies in the various disciplines. Additionally, students will understand the relationships between race, power, and epistemology, and how race and ethnicity intersect with other factors such as gender, class, religion, and technology in the United States and globally.

Credits

3.00

Cross Listed Courses

AFRI 101 & SOC 110