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Apr 19, 2024
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POLS 3230 - African American Politics in Theory and Practice
The course examines the experiences of African Americans in the American political system. It focuses on the historical and contemporary status of African Americans in American politics. African American politics in the post-civil rights era constitutes a major part of the course. African American political mobilization and participation, racial representation and leadership, partisan politics, and public policymaking are key topics. The course centrally details the influence and presence of African Americans within American political institutions. A defining theme of the course is an evaluation of the nature and evolution of African American politics within the context of a theoretical and practical paradigm which principally focuses on governmental institutions and political behavior.
Requisites: 3 Hours in POLS
Credit Hours: 3
General Education Code (students who entered prior to Fall 2021-22): 2SS
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes: - Students will be able to describe the historical origins and foundations of African American politics.
- Students will be able to analyze the important historical experiences, events and occurrences which shaped the dynamics of African Americans within the political system.
- Students will be able to demonstrate substantive knowledge about the ongoing status and effects of African Americans within the American political world.
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