African-American History

Fall 2024 > Humanities & Social Sciences > HIST.2750 > 031

Course No: HIST.2750-031; SIS Class Nbr: 5135; SIS Term: 3410
Course Status: Open

Course Description

This course surveys African American history in the United States from colonization to the present. It begins with a study of life in West Africa and traces the forced migration of Africans to the Americas. It explores West African transmissions, the freedom struggle, the great migrations from the South, the Harlem Renaissance, the modern Civil Rights movement, and the continuing impact of African Americans on life in the 21st century.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Special Notes: AHD
  • Core Codes: AH, CULTURAL, AMST, RAST
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Lorna Rinear
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2024 Fall: Sep 04 to Dec 20
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1155
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: B.L.A. in Liberal Arts

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented in this catalog. However, the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies reserves the right to implement new rules and regulations and to make changes of any nature to its program, calendar, procedures, standards, degree requirements, academic schedules (including, without limitations, changes in course content and class schedules), locations, tuition and fees. Whenever possible, appropriate notice of such changes will be given before they become effective.

Register for this Course

New Students

If you have not already applied and been accepted to a program.
New Student Registration

Current Students

If you have applied, been accepted to and are currently enrolled in a program.
Current Student Registration

Additional Registration Information

Questions?

Email our Advising Center for assistance or call 800-480-3190.