This course is a "Zero-cost Textbook" class. There is no required textbook to purchase. Students will be required to critically read, analyze and summarize the Selected Readings from chapters in books, journal articles, periodicals, and the media related to the social justice struggles of Africana youth dating from the African slave trade to the 21st century. Additionally, readings may be added based on current events, guest lectures and other related activities impacting social justice activism.
READINGS AND MATERIALS COME FROM JOURNAL ARTICLES, CHAPTERS IN BOOKS, MEDIA.
Students will also be required to critically read, analyze and summarize the Selected Readings from chapters in books, journal articles, periodicals, and the media related to the historic and contemporary experiences of people of African heritage. Additional readings may supplement the mandatory readings and selected readings based on current events, guest lectures and other contemporary events.
READ EACH ASSIGNED READING AT LEAST TWICE:
MAKE DETAILED NOTES ON WHAT YOU HAVE READ.
DO NOT SIMPLY HIGHLIGHT. MAKE NOTES
BRING THE ASSIGNED READING TO CLASS AND BE PREPARED TO CITE FROM IT TO MAKE YOUR POINT.