AMS 101 - Introduction to African American Studies

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
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 101 /ENG 101A .

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

Note: Typically offered at MC and OL; fall and spring terms.