HIS 308 - African American History

Credit Hour(s): 3
A study of the political, social, and economic history of African Americans from African societies and the slave trade to the present. This course focuses on the interpretation and analysis of the central problems and themes of United States history from the perspective of African American history. Topics include slavery, trans-national black communities and cultures, the significance of gender and class, segregation, and civil rights struggles. 3 Credit(s).

This course is designated Writing Intensive; a grade of “C” or higher in this course is required for this course to count toward the six-credit-hour Writing Intensive graduation requirement for Ferrum College. A student cannot earn a grade of “C” or higher in this course unless he or she earns a “C” or better on the writing assignments required by the course.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 - Composition and Research with a grade of “C” or higher.
Course Session Cycle: Spring
Course Yearly Cycle: Odd