Course Schedule and Catalog

Department: History

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: FRESHMAN SEMINAR: ROPE AND FAGGOT - TERROR AND AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY FROM THE HAMBURG MASSACRE TO THE MURDER OF JAMES BYRD ***** From the 1880s to 1968, lynch mobs murdered nearly 5,000 African-Americans. Terror and black responses to it have shaped nearly every aspect of African American history. This seminar examines black society, politics, gender, and culture in 20th century America against the backdrop of racial violence. ***** Also offered as FSEM 176. ***** Limited enrollment. ***** Course not offered 2004-2005. ***** Instructor(s): Byrd