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What is African-American Studies? 1. Read: African American Studies, An Intro.pd

What is African-American Studies?
1. Read: African American Studies, An Intro.pdf Download African American Studies, An Intro – see attached
2. Post.  In 3-5 sentences explain what African-American Studies is using your own words.  Write another 3-5 sentences explaining African American Studies’ most important achievements/theories/ideas. Finally, write another 3-5 sentences explaining the challenges facing African American Studies. Be sure to include evidence from the reading for the latter two.
This assessment will address Course Outcomes:
Discuss the historical development of African Americans, the political, cultural, social, and economic forces that shaped the role and experience of African Americans in America, and the interaction and influence of their political, social, cultural and economic development on the nation.
Analyze the varying interpretations of institutions, people, practices and events in the history of African Americans, including moral and ethical perspectives and established values.

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