Fall 2020

Capstone in Black Studies

Listed in: Black Studies, as BLST-340

Faculty

Olufemi O. Vaughan (Section 01)

Description

[D] This couse will guide the capstone projects of students interested in conducting intensive research on topics in African American studies and African & African diaspora studies.  Drawing from disciplinary and interdisciplinary methodologies, theories, and concepts in the humanities and social sciences, capstone research topics will cover broadly defined themes in Black Studies such as the effects of Atlantic slavery on the United States, the Americas, Africa, and Europe; the Black freedom struggle in the United States; women, gender, and sexuality in Black America, the African diaspora, and Africa; colonialism and independence in Africa and the Caribbean.  Through a collaborative learning process, the capstone experience will work with students to define clear research objectives, refine their analytical skills, effectively engage major issues in their research materials, and make critical intellectual interventions.  Students will be encouraged to critically explore research topics from courses they have taken in Black Studies and related disciplines as topics for their capstone research projects. Where appropriate, relevant films and videos will be available for critical analysis.

Limited to 15 students. Not open to first-year students. Fall semester. Professor Vaughan.

BLST 340 - TUT

Section 01
Tu 03:50 PM - 05:10 PM ONLI ONLI
Th 03:50 PM - 05:10 PM ONLI ONLI

This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.

ISBN Title Publisher Author(s) Comment Book Store Price
The African Diaspora: A History Through Culture Columbia University Press, 2009 Manning, Patrick Amherst Books TBD
To Make Our World Anew: A History of African Americans Oxford University Press, 2000 Kelly, Robin & Earl Lewis Amherst Books TBD
African History: A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Press, 2007 Parker, John & Richard Rathbone Amherst Books TBD

These books are available locally at Amherst Books.

Offerings

2024-25: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Fall 2020