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AMS 101-Introduction to African American Studies

3 credit hoursThree hours weekly; one term.
This course meets the Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement. This course meets the Diversity Requirement.

Presents an overview of history, culture, religion, institutions, politics, economics, arts and psychology of peoples of African descent as developed from experience and both the old and new worlds. Multidisciplinary analysis of social life from an African-American perspective as illustrated in selected historical and contemporary writings.

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENG 111  or ENG 115  or ENG 121 .

Crosslisted: Also offered as AFA 101 ; credit is not given for both AMS 101 and AFA 101 .