ETHN 114A - African American History 1619 to 1877

    Recent Professors
    Daniel P. Rios
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Description
    Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters, Every Year This course explores African American history, beginning with its roots in early West Africa and extending through the Reconstruction era in the United States. Key topics include the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, Black contributions to the American Revolution, the shaping of the United States Constitution, the experiences of Black Americans during the antebellum period, and the Civil War and Reconstruction. Field trips to local sites may be required as part of this course, including to the African American Museum and Library in Oakland; the Oakland Museum of California; and the Museum of the African Diaspora. (GC)
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 1:00pm–2:35pm