BLAS 140A - African American History to Reconstruction

    Recent Professors
    Micheal Austin, Alazar Tesfamariam, Brianna Althea Simmons, Kenneth Anderson, Alvin Spearman, Candace Katungi, Mychal Odom, Marcus A. Taylor and 6 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    32–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 6 · Cal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4F · IGETC Area 4C · IGETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 7 · CSU GE Area D3 · CSU GE Area D6 · CSU GE Area D · CSU GE Area F · CSU American Institutions Area US2 · CSU American Institutions Area US1
    Description
    This survey course examines United States History from an African American lens from the Colonial period to 1877. The course content centers on the contributions, impact, and significance of African American experiences and focuses on the political, social, economic, and cultural development of the country. This course is intended for all students interested in Black Studies, Ethnic Studies, and the history of the U.S. from an African American perspective.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am, Mon Wed 12:45pm–2:10pm, Mon Wed 8:35am–10:05am, Thu 8:35am–9:40am