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21M.630J Black Matters: Introduction to Black Studies (MIT)

This class is an interdisciplinary survey that explores the experiences of people of African descent through the overlapping approaches of history, literature, anthropology, legal studies, media studies, performance, linguistics, and creative writing. It connects the experiences of African Americans and of other American minorities, focusing on social, political, and cultural histories, and on linguistic patterns. Activities include lectures, discussions, workshops, and required field trips that involve minimal cost to students.

Keywords:: black studies, fiction, racism, ethnic identity, Black Power, Harlem Renaissance, African-American Studies, Performance Arts, ocwc, oec, interdisciplinary, drama, visual art, Black Arts, multimedia, African History, New York City, Black Panther Party, slavery, dance, poetry, Boston, documentary, segregation

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Material Type:: Online Course
Date Added to MERLOT:: August 6, 2014
Date Modified in MERLOT:: June 17, 2019
Author:: Prof. Sandy Alexandre
Prof. Christopher Capozzola
Prof. Thomas DeFrantz
Submitter:: The Open Education Consortium
Primary Audience:: College General Ed
Technical Format:: Website

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Language:: English
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