Black Nationalism in America (VS1) (U03473)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCA-3-VS1BLKNAT

The course will examine key themes in the history of black nationalism in America from the nineteenth century until the mid-1970s, with some attention to post-1970s developments. Key issues include defining black natitonalism, examining bases of support, and explaining the shifting appeal of black nationalism. Accordingly the course will investigate different forms of black nationalism, including racial soilidarity, cultural nationalism, religious nationalism, and Pan-Africanism.

Entry Requirements

? This course is only available to part year visiting students.

? This course is a variant of the following course : U02176

? Pre-requisites : A pass in any first level historical course and American History 2 or equivalent. Before enrolling students on this course, Directors are asked to contact the History Honours Admissions Secretary to ensure that a place is available (tel. 503783).

Subject Areas

Home subject area

History, (School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The course seeks to provide students with a good understanding of the nature of and different forms of black nationalism in America, and an appreciation of change over time. In line with the other Honours courses of the subject area, this course enhances historical skills acquired by students ine arlier courses by using a range of secondary and primary sources. Students will develop the ability to analyse and assess different sources available to the historian. During the course students will examine and engage with relevant historiographical debates. Students' conceptual development will be fostered through both written and oral work. The course structure encourages advanced progress in student research and wriging and advanced progress in presentations and group discussions. To enable the achievement of these objectives, the course will have a seminar format and be limited to a size that will permit and students to participate actively in discussions.