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Jun 06, 2025
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HIS 205 - African American History 2
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Description
This course provides an introduction to the African American experience, starting from the Reconstruction era. Students examine key events and developments in African American history up to the present day. Students also explore the social, political and cultural impacts that have shaped this journey.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Evaluate the African American struggle for freedom in the Reconstruction era.
- Describe the background, causes and legacy of the Great Migration.
- Explain the challenges of African Americans during World War I, the Great Depression and World War II.
- Assess the Civil Rights and Black Liberation Movements.
- Explain the nature and development of the post–Civil Rights era.
- Identify the impact of discrimination on the contemporary cultural, political and social landscape of American society.
- Assess the validity, bias and relevance of primary and secondary sources to construct well-supported historical arguments.
Listed Topics
- Reconstruction
- Jim Crow era
- The Great Migration
- Urban poverty
- The Civil Rights Movement
- Cultural, political and social activism
- Black Lives Matter movement
Reference Materials
Current textbook, scholarly readings, films, maps and electronic resources as assigned
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Communication
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 04/15/2025
Last Reviewed: 04/15/2025
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