AFAM 10
An Introduction to African American Studies
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the field of African American Studies through history, literature, philosophy, the arts, and culture. Additionally, it will examine the sociological, political, economic, and philosophical perspectives on the experience of people of African ancestry in the United States. The values, experience, and cultural contributions of Black/African American individuals in the United States will be identified, examined, and authenticated.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28095 | AFAM 10 | 01U | ·T····· | 10:30 AM-12:20 PM | Julie Keiffer-Lewis | MLC108 |
| ······· | TBA-TBA | ONLINE |
Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2024-09-23 to 2024-12-13.
Footnote:
AFAM 010.1UM: FULLY ONLINE. This class is part of the Umoja Learning Community, designed to help first year students succeed through community-building, linked classes, and African Diaspora focused curriculum. This synchronous online class meets each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. Concurrent enrollment in EWRT 1A.1UM (27299), LART 250.1UM (27300) and COUN 005.1UM (27196) is required. For more information, contact Maurice Canyon at email:canyonmaurice@fhda.edu. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- General Education Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
General Course Statement
- General Statement
- See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.
