Middlebury

BLST 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:
Black Studies
Department:
Program in Black Studies
Division:
Interdisciplinary
Requirements Fulfilled:
AMR HIS
Equivalent Courses:
HIST 0225 *

Sections

Spring 2025

BLST0225A-S25 Lecture
BLST0225Y-S25 Discussion
BLST0225Z-S25 Discussion

Spring 2024

BLST0225A-S24 Lecture (Mendoza)
BLST0225Y-S24 Discussion (Mendoza)
BLST0225Z-S24 Discussion (Mendoza)

Fall 2022

BLST0225A-F22 Lecture (Mendoza)
BLST0225Y-F22 Discussion (Mendoza)
BLST0225Z-F22 Discussion (Mendoza)

Fall 2021

BLST0225A-F21 Lecture (Mendoza)
BLST0225Y-F21 Discussion (Mendoza)
BLST0225Z-F21 Discussion (Mendoza)

Spring 2020

BLST0225A-S20 Lecture (Hart)