ABS 210 - Introduction to Black Experience in the U.S.

Description:
Examination of African Americans as (1) members of the nation they helped to build; and (2) members of a distinct culture that shapes and is shaped by local, national and global socio-economic and political forces. This course satisfies CWU’s ADI graduation requirement.

Credits: (5)

General Education Program Component
K2 - Community, Culture, & Citizenship

General Education Pathways: P1 Civic & Community Engagement, P3 Perspectives on Current Issues, P4 Social Justice

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

define key concepts in relation to the study of Antiracism, Diversity, and Inclusivity including antiracism, racism, race, ethnicity, discrimination, privilege, diversity, equity, inclusivity, and intersectionality,
analyze the role of race, racism, and antiracism in the United States,
describe intersections between race and ethnicity and other minoritized identities,
explain systematic and structural mechanisms that perpetuate both privilege and inequities,
compare and contrast their own core values, assumptions, and biases with those held by other individuals, cultures, or societies,
analyze how African Americans have gained access to or have been denied citizenship,
describe how historical, social, economic, and cultural developments have affected African American communities from slavery and reconstruction to Black Lives Matter, and
identify methods African Americans use to advocate for social justice and influence policy at local, national, and international levels.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
11/17/23

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Winter Locations: EllensburgSpring Locations: EllensburgSummer Locations: Online