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ETHN 316: Contemporary Black Studies

Ethnic Studies · 5 credits

This variable topics course will expose students to current issues in African American Studies, such as religion, civil rights, rising incarceration rates, and labor stagnation. Through readings, lectures, films, and organized debates, the class will explore the impact of neo-conservatism, the Nation of Islam and Louis Farrakhan, the Prison Industrial Complex and Slavery Reparations, among other topics. Repeatable with different topics to a maximum of 10 credits, including original course.

Offered in 3 of the 26 listed terms (Fall 2025 to Winter 2027).

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Prerequisites

ETHN 201 or ETHN 204 or American Cultural Studies 204

From Banner's catalog for Spring 2027. Banner lists only the requisites it enforces, so check the catalog entry too.

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Every offering in the listed terms (3 sections)