This course will address issues surrounding the depiction of African Americans and other Blacks in cinema. Students will be expected to evaluate African American movie portrayals in both historical and social contexts.

Examines Psychological issues such as African world views, social constructivism, stages of Black identity development, the impact of racism on Black psychology, mental health, trauma, abuse, and addiction issues.

A course to examine the concept of African American leadership and politics within the context of local, state and national governments and laws from Reconstruction to the 21st century.

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

A critical examination of African American history from the pivotal 1896 Homer Plessy U.S. Supreme Court decision to the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

Investigates the role of the Black Church in the development of the African American family, philosophy and leadership style from slavery to the present.

Prerequisites: AFS 100, AFS 104, AFS 201, AFS 202 or consent of instructor. Preparation for advanced reading and research in Africana Studies. Topics address theories, research methodology and issues of current interest in Africana Studies research. Consultation required on research project chosen by student.