Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2007-2008
FSEM 176 - TERROR & AFRICAN AMERICAN HIST
Long Title: FRESHMAN SEMINAR: TERROR AND AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY
Department: Humanities Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Sophomore
Freshman
Description: From the Murder of James Byrd. From the early 1880's to 1978, lynch mobs murdered nearly 5,000 African-Americans Terror and black responses to it have shaped nearly every aspect of African American history. Seminar examines black society, politics, gender, and culture in the 20th century America against the backdrop of racial violence. This course is limited to first year students only, any others will be removed from this course. Cross-list: HIST 176.