HIS 134 - African American History from 1865 to Present

3 credits

This course begins after 1865 building on HIS 133 - African American History to 1865 to emphasize political, economic, social and cultural institutions which shaped the African American experience through the early 21st century. Topics include: African American leadership in the late 19th century, migration, African Americans and WW I & II; the Civil Rights movements to 1980; the election of Barack Obama and African American developments to the present.

Notes: Students who complete this course cannot use HIS 121 to fulfill degree and/or general education requirements.
Pre or Corequisites: Student must be prepared to enter ENG 101 - Writing and Research by having completed ENG 92 - Writing for College 2, ESL 122 - Introduction to Academic Writing 2, or by having a essay test score of 8 or higher on the placement exam. Or student may have a pre- or corequisite of ENG 101 - Writing and Research or ENG 101H - Writing and Research - Honors.