GAH2360

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CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT: 1950'S-1980'S

General Arts & Humanities-GAHArts and Humanities
Course DetailsPrerequisites/CorequisitesCourse Learning Outcomes

Subject Code

GAH

Course Number

2360

Department(s)

General Arts & Humanities-GAH

Course Title

CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT: 1950'S-1980'S

Course Description

The twentieth century struggle for equality, desegregation, voting, education and employment rights for all Americans was a significant period in United States history. This course introduces students to a period that significantly changed how people of African descent in America were viewed and how the world viewed America. It will focus on the issues, people, achievements, frustrations, passion and power inherent in the era.

Course Attributes

Historical Consciousness -H, Africana Studies

Units

4