GOV 494A AFRICAN AMERICAN POL THOUGHT
An exploration of the political writings of African Americans in the United States. The course examines the central issues animating the writing of African American intellectuals from the Civil War era to present day. Particular attention will be paid to the differences among these thinkers regarding how best to advance the political agenda of African Americans in the United States. The course analyzes the parallels between the debates of the past and those of today, and examines the extent to which past writings can (or should) influence the political ideas and strategies of the present.
Notes
Students may not receive credit for this course and GOV 305/AFR 303.
Cross Listed Courses
This is the same course as
AFR 494A.
Prerequisite
Open to juniors and seniors who have taken
GOV 111, and to others with permission of instructor.
Enrollment Limit
Enrollment limited to 16 students.
Attributes
MOIE, W