1. Discuss African-Americans’ experiences for a better understanding of their relation to the national history.

2. Explain the background of how slavery developed in the New World from less-severe forms of servitude into a permanent slave class based on race.

3. Describe African-American history from slavery in colonial times to the present.

4. Distinguish primary and secondary historical sources and evaluate them critically.

5. Describe and evaluate the roles and contributions of African-American women and men in the history and culture of the U.S. and the world.

6. Evaluate the different, and sometimes contradictory, interpretations of historians on important aspects of African-American history.

7. Explain the origins and development of contemporary discussions about race in U.S. society.

8. Identify the varied cultural expressions within African-American communities and their impact on U.S. culture.

9. Explain the key social forces and legal battles pertinent to African-Americans since the nation’s founding.

10. Use technology and information resources to research issues in African-American history.

11. Write clearly and concisely about African-American history using critical and analytical thought.

WEEKLY COURSE SCHEDULE

The standard requirement for a 4.5 credit hour course is for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work. This includes preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of delivery mode.

Week

Preparation, Activities, and Evaluation

Points

1

Preparation

· Reading(s)

· Chapter 1: Africa CA.6000 BCE – CA. 1600 CE

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