Sociohistorical survey of African American experiences from the West African background to North America, from the 17th century to the present. Same as HIST 174.

Same as CWL 122 and RUSS 122. See RUSS 122.

Survey of African American music, from its origins to the present with a focus on understanding details of musical performance and the ways in which music interacts with its social and political context. Examines genres such as spirituals, the blues, jazz, R&B, soul, and hip-hop. No previous musical background is necessary.

Same as AAS 201, LLS 201, and PS 201. See PS 201.

Same as THEA 263. See THEA 263.

Same as AAS 215, AIS 295, GWS 215, and LLS 215. See AAS 215.

Introduction to various methodologies to be employed in the interdisciplinary field of African American/Africana studies. Prerequisite: AFRO 100.

Same as HIST 219 and LA 221. See LA 221.

A study of hip-hop from its beginnings in the post-industrial South Bronx of the 1970s to the global present. By focusing on the work of specific artists and movements, we will compare and contrast the production and consumption of hip-hop with other forms of popular music (including jazz, rock, disco, and pop). This course shows how musicians and listeners use hip-hop to express ideas about topics such as economics, nationalism, black power, feminism, and violence.

Same as CWL 259 and ENGL 259. See ENGL 259.

Same as CWL 260 and ENGL 260. See ENGL 260.

Same as HIST 276. See HIST 276.

Same as AAS 281, HIST 281, and LLS 281. See HIST 281.

Same as AAS 310, EPOL 310, and LLS 310. See EPOL 310.

Same as DANC 340. See DANC 340.

Introduction to the research, theories, and paradigms developed to understand the attitudes, behaviors, and psychological and educational realities of African Americans. Same as PSYC 416. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: AFRO 100 or one psychology course.

Explores readings and research from the perspective of feminists throughout the African diaspora, with a focus on Black feminist thought emanating from the United States. Same as AFST 420 and GWS 415. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: AFRO 103 and an additional 300 or 400-level African American Studies course or consent of the instructor.

Same as EPOL 410, and HDFS 424. See EPOL 410.

Same as JOUR 482. See JOUR 482.

3 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. Prerequisite: AFRO 100 and AFRO 220 or AFRO 490.

Seminar on selected topics with particular emphasis on current research trends. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated up to a maximum of 6 undergraduate hours or 8 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Upper level AFRO course (300 or above) or consent of instructor.

Focused reading and study of special problems in African American Studies. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, AFRO 500 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.

Graduate seminar on special topics based on current research trends. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, AFRO 500 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.