2017-2018 Academic Bulletin 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Academic Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HIST 571 - The Civil Rights Movement


Credits: 4
An exploration of African American freedom movements in the United States in the post-1945 era. Through a focus on the efforts of African Americans and their allies to overcome persistent white supremacy and achieve racial justice in the United States, students explore the legal, historical, economic, and social origins of the civil rights movement, as well as its impact on American culture, politics, and international relations.

Prerequisite: One of HIST 162 , HIST 163 , or HIST 257 ; permission of instructor.

Distribution Requirements: none.