Course description
Course outline
Between World War Two and the present, the social, economic, political and cultural fortunes of black America have been transformed, with an African American currently occupying the White House. This course begins by examining the process that made this achievement possible. We explore the struggle for equal citizenship and respect, and the way that movement developed from the 1940s through the 1960s, considering how wider events, such as the war and the red scare, shaped the aims and strategies of those leading the fight. We explore the civil rights activists’ key legislative victories in the 1960s, and examine how the struggle for equality and justice continues, stopping to consider what black Americans have achieved and what challenges remain. In addition to considering the paths of protest and politics, the course also examines the way culture, particularly music and sport, reflected the often competing desires for integration, equality and self-identity. We conclude by considering whether Barack Obama’s victory marks the final chapter in the struggle for racial justice.
Assessments
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Essay (2000 words) | Sumsch2 Week 4 | 60.00% |
| Report | Sumsch2 Week 4 | 20.00% |
| Presentation | Sumsch2 Week 4 (15 minutes) | 20.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.