HIST 160 - Black History in the American Context

    Recent Professors
    A. Perkins, C. McEvoy, S. Keys, B. Puentes
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · Cal-GETC Area 6 · IGETC Area 4F · IGETC Area 4C · IGETC Area 7 · CSU GE Area F · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    This course traces the historical and political experiences of African Americans from colonial times to the present. It examines the differences between the experiences of African Americans and other ethnic groups. Students will encounter the social, economic, and legal institutions which characterized being black in the US at various periods in the nation's history. Close study of several major events and political movements will allow students to develop interpretations of political interaction in America. *Cross-listed as ETHS-160 .
    Usually Held
    Tue 11:00am–12:15pm, Tue 8:00am–9:15am, Wed 11:00am–12:15pm