ETHN 4 - Introduction to African American Studies

    Recent Professors
    M. Bratcher, J. Voong
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026
    Class Size
    6–38 students
    Difficulty
    4.6Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 6 · IGETC Area 7 · CSU GE Area D · CSU GE Area F
    Description
    Provides an interdisciplinary survey of African American culture and heritage. Topics include African civilization and diaspora, slavery and emancipation, Jim Crow laws, civil rights and social justice movements. Analyzes the economic, political, social, artistic and intellectual elements of the African American community. Explores concepts such as racialization, the intersection of class and gender, white supremacy and liberation. Pays particular attention to the lived experience of African Americans and the significant impact that African Americans have had on American culture as a whole.
    Usually Held
    Tue 11:00am–12:50pm, Tue 9:30am–10:45am