African American Women's History
Course deepens students' understanding of African American History by emphasizing African American women's leadership, intellectualism, challenges, and social impact. Covering multiple eras from slavery, the civil rights movement to the present-day and difficult topics (including sexual assault), the course examines the diverse experiences of historically marginalized black women.
Outcomes: Students become familiar with multiple important African American historical figures; increase their understanding of intersectionality (race, gender, sexuality, class) in American history; and gain essential research skills.
Outcomes: Students become familiar with multiple important African American historical figures; increase their understanding of intersectionality (race, gender, sexuality, class) in American history; and gain essential research skills.