Middlebury

HIST 0225

African American History

African American History
In this course we will examine the history of African Americans from the rise of the transatlantic slave trade to the present. The course will reveal how African Americans actively shaped their history and the history of the United States as an American nation. We will explore topics such as the Middle passage, African American slave cultures, enslaved resistance, emancipation, the rise of legalized segregation, mass migrations, and the continuing struggles for equality. We will approach the subject matter using a variety of primary and secondary sources that focus on the experiences of individuals such as enslaved narratives, autobiographies, documentaries, and oral histories. 3 hrs. lect/disc.
Subject:
History
Department:
History
Division:
Humanities
Requirements Fulfilled:
AMR HIS
Equivalent Courses:
BLST 0225

Sections in Spring 2018, School Abroad Italy (Florence)

Spring 2018

HIST0225A-S18 Lecture (Hart)