HIS 368 African-American Women's History

This course illuminates the history of black women in the United States, their political organizations, and their leadership roles in the collective struggle for social justice and popular liberation. It focuses special attention on women like Harriet Tubman, Ida B. Wells, and Fannie Lou Hamer by examining their efforts to establish equal rights for women, African-Americans, farmers, workers, and the poor. HIS 368L Advanced Research Lab required if course is offered as 3-credit plus lab. Fulfills writing-intensive requirement. Prerequisite: HIS 260, 226 or 227.

Credits

4