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African American Classes

African American Studies 2

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN IN CONTEMPORARY URBAN SOCIETY

(UC:CSU) 3 Units

A survey of the urbanization of the African American with emphasis on contemporary issues, public policy solutions, civil rights, and equality of opportunity. Issues include education, housing, economics (welfare, poverty, and employment), politics, justice and law enforcement, urban and community development, and family.

African American Studies 4

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN IN THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES I

(UC:CSU) 3 Units A survey of U.S. History from Pre-Colonial Africa, the early Colonial Era through the Civil War with special emphasis on the contribution of the African American. This course provides a background in the political and social development of the United States for the students majoring in the social sciences and for those who wish to gain a better understanding of the African American civilization. Included is a survey of the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. This course fulfills the state graduation requirements in U.S. History.

African American Studies 5

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN IN THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES II

(UC:CSU) 3 Units

A survey of U.S. History from the end of the Civil War to the present time with special emphasis on the social and political development of American civilization. This course fulfills the state graduation requirements in U.S. History and state and local government.

African American Studies 20 

AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE

(UC:CSU) 3 Units
(Same as English 234) An analysis of the literary, social, and historical aspects of essay, novel, drama, short story and poetry written by African-Americans, revealing the progression of culture in America as interpreted by African-American writers who seek to define themselves and other Americans.

African American Studies 185/285/385

AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES - DIRECTED STUDIES

(UC:CSU) 1/2/3 Units
Allows students to pursue directed study on a topic in African American Studies on a contract basis under
the direction of a supervising instructor. 

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