Course Offerings
BLSTU 1100 Introduction to Swahili and African Culture
Introduction to Swahili and African Culture is a three credit hour course, which serves as a survey of an indigenous African language and the culture of East Africa. There are no prior requirements.
BLSTU 1150 African American Cinema
Study of the impact of cinema and the entertainment industry on the social perceptions of African-Americans and on African-American culture. (Same as Theatre 1150).
BLSTU 1250 World Theatre Workshop
Provides a diverse ensemble of student performers, writers, and technicians with an intensive immersion in the process of theatrical production through the public presentation of dramatic literature that focuses on global issues of ethnicity and culture. (Same as Theatre 1250).
BLSTU 1332 Social Perspective on Women, Race, and Class
Examines the impact of the construction of “female” on different categories of women. Reviews women’s multilayered relationships. Stresses both the roles of creator and “victim” within social structures and value systems. No credit for students who have taken WGST 1334. (Same as WGST 1332).
BLSTU 1410 African American History
Survey of social, political and economic development to the African American people in American life from 1619 to the present. (Same as History 1410).
BLSTU 1720 African American Theater History.
(Same as Theatre 1720).
BLSTU 1800 History of Modern Africa
Provides a general survey of Sub-Saharan Africa, from 1800 to the present. Topics include: state formation, the slave trade, colonialism, nation liberation and the problems of independent Africa. Pre-requisite: sophomore standing or instructor’s consent. (Same as History 1810).
BLSTU 1810 History of South Africa
South African Society from the 16th century to the present with an emphasis on the last two centuries and the consolidation of the apartheid state. Prerequisite: sophomores standing or instructor’s consent. (Same as History 1810).
BLSTU 2000 Introduction to Black Studies.
An interdisciplinary introduction to the basic concepts and literature in the disciplines covered by African-American studies. The role of historical, political, social, and economic forces in shaping cultural expression will be stressed.
BLSTU 2001 Undergraduate Topics in Black Studies-General
Organized study of selected topics. Subjects and credits may vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite: program consent for repetition.
BLSTU 2120 Black Women in American Politics.
BLSTU 2200 Social Inequalities.
(Same as Sociology 2200).
BLSTU 2210 The Black Americans
Analysis of history of blacks in the United States. Assessment of contemporary black community in terms of its institutions, style of life, patterns of work and intergroup relations. Prerequisites: SOCIOL 1000 or equivalent or instructor’s consent. (Same as Sociology 2210)
BLSTU 2400 Intro to Anglophone African Literature
Introduces students to Africana literature with an emphasis on literature written originally in English. Prerequisite: ENGLSH 1000. No more than six hours may be taken in the Introduction to Anglo Africana Literature (Same as English 2400).
BLSTU 2410 African American Women in History
African American Women in history is a topics course covering major issues affecting black women since their introduction into English-speaking North America to the present. (Same as History 2410)
BLSTU 2450 Themes in Geography of Africa South of the Sahara
Major concepts of African geography in current and historical perspective. Case studies of major African countries. Prerequisites: sophomore standing or one introductory Geography course. (Same as Geography 2450).
BLSTU 2500 Undergraduate Topics or Special Problems in Black Studies
Organized study of selected topics. Subjects and credit may vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite: program consent for repetition; sophomore standing.
BLSTU 2570 Black Religion
A history of religion approach to the study of black religion which takes into consideration the unique past experiences of the African American community as it underwent the terror of forced migration, slavery, segregation, and discrimination. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
BLSTU 2619 Islam and Black America
A historical survey of the origins, development and impact of the Black Islamic tradition. (Same as History 2610).
BLSTU 2870 Black Political Thought
BLSTU 3100 African American Psychology
The research, theories, and paradisms developed to under stand the attitudes, behaviors, and psychosocial realities of African-Americans are discussed. Prerequisite: PSYCH 1000. (Same as Educational, School and Counseling Psychology 3100).
BLSTU 3200 Black Freedom Movement 1955- 1973
Examines the dismantling of American apartheid and its transformation into a new racial control system. It also explores how and why the Civil rights Movement was converted into a struggle for Black Power. Offered once a year.
BLSTU 3410 History of Black Nationalism in the USA
A survey of major authors and movements in African American literature from 1900 to the present. Prerequisite: ENGLSH 1000. (Same as English 3410).
BLSTU 3420 Periods/ Genres in Anglophone Afro-Americana Literature
Topic (e.g. Harlem Renaissance Africana Poetry) Announced at time of registration. Prerequisite: ENGLSH 1000. No more than 6 hours may be taken in the Periods and Genres in Anglophone African Literature series. (Same as English 3430).
BLSTU 3590 Religious Biography: Black Religion
A survey of major authors and movements in African American literature from its beginnings to 1900. Prerequisite: ENGLSH 1000. (Same as History 3590).
BLSTU 3800 Women in African History
Focuses on the varied and changing roles of women in sub-Saharan Africa from pre-colonial times to the present. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or instructor’s consent.
BLSTU 4000 Undergraduate Topics or Special Problems in Black Studies
Organized study of selected topics. Subjects and credit may vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite: program consent for repetition.
BLSTU 4130 African American Politics
Surveys political participation of African-Americans in American politics. Analyzes their public lives in the context of elections, behavior of political organizations, social movements, parties, and level of government. Prerequisites: POL SC 1100 or 1700 and sophomore standing. (Same as Political Science 4130).
BLSTU 4270 African-American in the Twentieth Century
Surveys the African-American experience from 1900 to the present. Attention is given to economic, political, social, and cultural trends. (Same as History 4270).
BLSTU 4300 The Black Family: Past, Present, and Future
Emphasis is on the unique social, economic, religious, educational and political environments that have affected the structure and function of the black family. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Same as Human Development and Family Studies 4300).
BLSTU 4360 Working with Minority Youth
Develops awareness and understanding of social/psychological/ cognitive realities influencing the behavior of black youth. Content draws upon theories, research, and practice skills relevant to understanding black youth. Minority groups included. Prerequisite: junior standing or instructor’s consent. (Same as Social Work 4360).
BLSTU 4380 Social Work Practice with Minorities: African-Americans
Provides students with an appreciation of the black experience in the United States on a knowledge and feeling level. (Same as Social Work 4380).
BLSTU 4400 Studies in Anglophone Africana Literature.
BLSTU 4420 Africana Womanism.
BLSTU 4640 African Politics
A general comparative course focusing on post-independent Africa. Theories and concepts related to decolonization, nationalism, democratization, and ethnicity; also institutional forms and organizations: political parties, parliaments, and executives. Prerequisite: POL SC 1100 or 1700 and sophomore standing. (Same as Political Science 4640).
BLSTU 4710 Themes in Africana Folklore
Intensive study in a selected area of Africana Folklore: folk narrative, folk song, myth, proverb, etc., folklore and literature, or the folklore of a particular group. 4710 may be repeated for a maximum of six hours with instructor’s consent. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Same as Anthropology 4160 and English 4710.)
BLSTU 4720 Third World Politics.