AFRI3143

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AFRICAN-AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS: MUSEUM AND HISTORIC SITE INTERPRETATION

Africana StudiesArts and Humanities
Course DetailsPrerequisites/CorequisitesCourse Learning Outcomes

Subject Code

AFRI

Course Number

3143

Department(s)

Africana Studies

Course Title

AFRICAN-AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS: MUSEUM AND HISTORIC SITE INTERPRETATION

Course Description

This course examines the African-American experience with special focus on interpreting historical sites, exhibits, tours and public programming. In addition to introducing students to various roles and careers in the public humanities, the course explores issues involved with the interpretation of objects and landscapes surrounding African American life stories. Students also engage with field projects for nearby sites and participate in ongoing civic celebrations and memorials in popular culture.

Course Attributes

Historical Consciousness -H

Units

4