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African-American History Overview-GL (HIST 116)

Credit Course

3 credits

$122 per credit

in-county, fees apply

Online, In-person

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 certificate of Global Distinction. 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 2025 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Michelle Wright
    • Course ID: #21858

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      12:20 - 1:15 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MWF
      Location: Catonsville, CLLB 128

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Michelle Wright
    • Course ID: #20462

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      12:45 - 2:05 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Owings Mills, O 420

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #22332

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 03/17/2025 - 05/11/2025
    • Course ID: #21975

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the second seven week session.