The Black Community

General

Prefix

ETHS

Course Number

570

Course Level

Graduate

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Description

Examination and analysis of contemporary issues facing Black American communities.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Explain the major factors account for the unity that binds Black people together into a social bond called the Black community.

Outcome

Explain how the Black community is formed, structured, and held together.

Outcome

Explain how the Black community is formed, structured, and held together.

Outcome

Identify and explain three of the most divisive issues among Blacks themselves.

Outcome

Identify and explain the major issues associated with America's racial tensions.

Outcome

Analyze current events and conditions at the local, statewide, and national levels using course theories and concepts.

Outcome

Identify forms of institutional discrimination in areas such as education, media, housing, employment, economics, politics, and the legal system.

Outcome

Describe the basic history of discrimination against and contributions of African Americans.