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African-American History Overview-GL (HIST 116)

Credit Course

3 credits

$124 per credit

in-county, fees apply

Online

Examines the origin of African American people in continental Africa and traces the Black experience in America to the present. An emphasis is placed upon African roots, transition to enslavement, the realities of enslavement, opposition to enslavement, the Civil War, Reconstruction and its aftermath, the period of the Nadir, Black Nationalism, African American participation in the World Wars, institutional development, and the modern Civil Rights Movement. This course is a globally intensive course that promotes intercultural competency and global awareness. Successful completion of this course contributes toward the 15 credits of globally intensive curriculum needed to earn the Global Studies Certificate. Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.

Corequisite(s): ACLT 053 or (ESOL 052 and ESOL 054.
General Education: Social and Behavioral Sciences (S), Diversity (D).

Sections

Spring 2026 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 03/16/2026 - 05/10/2026
    • Instructor: Michelle Wright
    • Course ID: #25646

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the second seven week session. NOTE: This section is open to all students. The GL designation means that the course promotes global awareness and contributes toward the GL credit requirement for students in the Global Scholars Program.