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HS327: Black America 1890-1970
| Module Title | Black America 1890-1970 |
|---|---|
| Module Code | HS327 |
| Module Tutor | Neil Wynn |
| School | Humanities |
| CAT Points | 30 |
| Level of Study | 6 |
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | In taking this module you cannot take HS318 |
| Brief Description | This module examines the Black experience in America from the rise of Jim Crow to the rise of the Civil Rights Movement and the end of segregation. |
| Indicative Syllabus | This module considers the development of the system of racial segregation in the American South in the late-nineteenth century, and the black responses to it in terms of organization and social and cultural development. It examines the careers of Black leaders, such as Washington and Du Bois, and considers the impact of World War I, the Great Migration and the rise of the New Negro, Garvey, and the Harlem Renaissance. The African-American experience of the Great Depression and World War II is examined as a precursor to the modern Civil Rights Movement before considering Montgomery, King, the SCLC, and the rise of non-violent mass protest. The module ends with a consideration of Black Power and a summary of the civil rights movement’s achievements. The module uses a variety of primary materials as focus. |
| Learning Outcomes | i. Knowledge and Understanding On successful completion of the module, the student should be able to demonstrate: a) a knowledge of the forces shaping race relations in the USA from 1890 through to 1970 b) an understanding of the origins and development of the civil rights movement c) an appreciation of the relationships between external and internal developments, such as war, economic and political changes, and their impact upon race relations d) a familiarity with and an ability to analyse a variety of key primary documents and texts in African American history e) an understanding of and ability to resolve issues of historiographical debate in this area. ii. Skills On successful completion of the module, the student should be able to demonstrate: a) an ability to analyse and compare contesting historical interpretations b) an understanding and appropriate use of primary evidence c) and ability to deliver clear exposition and argument in written and oral form |
| Learning and Teaching Activities | Staff / student contact: 20% (lectures, seminars, tutorials) Student directed learning: 80% |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 17% Coursework: Standard 002: 18% Coursework: Standard: 003: 35% Coursework: Standard 004: 30% Written Exam: End of year, unseen, closed book: 2.00 hours |
| Special Assessment Requirements | None |
| Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
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