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Courses taught Spring 2008
- Hist 236—African-American History Since 1865
- A survey of African-American history from the Civil War to the present. It is designed to provide students with a better understanding of the past as it affects the present, and to help students acquire knowledge of the interpretations employed by scholars concerning the history of Blacks in the United States since 1865.
- Hist 575—The Civil Rights Movement
- An exploration of African Amerian freedom move- ments in the United States in the post-1945 era. Through a focus on the efforts of African Americans and their allies to overcome persistent white supremacy and achieve racial justice in the United States, students explore the legal, histor- ical, economic, and social origins of the civil rights movement, as well as its impact on American culture, politics, and international relations. Prerequisites: History 232 or 236, and permission of the instructor.
Other Courses
Hist 191—American Masculinity in the 20th Century: This course is designed to allow students the opportunity to explore the change over time in the meaning of manhood and the construction of masculine identities in America between the closing of the 19th century and the opening of the 21st century. The course will also examine the link between masculinity and the popularity of sports pornography, and the ever-present specter of violence.
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