Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2026
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HIST 215 001 (CRN: 16005)
BLACKS IN THE AMERICAS
Long Title: BLACKS IN THE AMERICAS
Department: History
Instructor: Bryant, Sherwin
Meeting: 4:00PM - 5:15PM TR (24-AUG-2026 - 4-DEC-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 25
Section Enrolled: 1 (Reserved + All Others)
Reserved Seats for Fall Semester 2026 Matriculants: 10 (10 Available)
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 198)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 26-APR-2026 9:08PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: Comparative survey of black people in the Americas from the late 15th century to the present examines the Atlantic slave trade, the movement toward slave emancipation in various countries, and 19th century black self-help efforts. Course also concentrates on economic and social conditions for blacks in the 20th and 21st centuries. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for HIST 215 if student has credit for HIST 315.