HIST 1632 - THE HISTORY OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
One of the most celebrated periods of U.S. history, the Civil Rights Movement has been the subject of countless books, memoirs, and films. These narratives, however, have privileged certain individuals and interpretations over others. This course challenges some of the myths, misrepresentations, and omissions in mainstream representations of the movement. While we will examine the significant contributions of key figures such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Malcolm X, the course will also uncover many of the lesser-known individuals who confronted racial discrimination and fought to secure civil and human rights for black people in the United States. Beginning in the 1940s and moving through the 1970s, the course explores several key areas of inquiry including the role of religion, gender, class and sexuality in shaping the movement; the significance of international historical developments; the growth of freedom struggles in the urban North; and the use of armed resistance in the movement.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Attributes: DSAS Historical Analysis General Ed. Requirement, SCI Polymathic Contexts: Soc/Behav. GE. Req.

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