AAST 400

AAST 400

 

Select Topics in African American Studies

 

Catalog Entry

 

Department Prefix: AAST

 

Course Number: 400

 

Course Title: Select Topics in African American Studies

 

Credit Hours: Three hours lecture (3)

 

Brief Description: This course provides an opportunity for study of a specific topic in African American Studies. At least three credits are required for completion of the African American Studies minor.  It may be taken for up to six credit hours when topics differ.

 

 

Detailed Description of Content of Course

 

This course examines a specific topic in African American Studies drawn from disciplines including but not limited to sociology, history, art, literature, or music, Content for the course will be determined by the instructor in consultation with the Department Curriculum Committee. 

 

Detailed Description of the Conduct of the Course

 

Conduct of the course will be determined by the instructor. 

 

Student Learning Outcomes

 

Students will examine a selected topic in African American Studies. Specific learning outcomes for each iteration of the course will be determined by the instructor but each course will meet general goals such as:

1. Identifying key moments, cultural products, and concepts relevant to the African American experience.
2. Evaluating core cultural products (such as literature, music, art, and/or philosophy) about and/or by African Americans.
3. Analyzing the African American experience using the perspectives, methods, and interpretations from one particular academic discipline included in the African American Studies minor.

 

Assessment Measures

 

Graded assignments may include in class engagement, written reflections, research papers, and/or exams.

 

Review and Approval

 

November, 2021