AFC 245 Slavery in the American Imagination

This course shines a light on the origins of the structures and institutions that have shaped contemporary American society by way of the imaginary, exploring the ways in which historical and contemporary literary, visual, and filmic production reflects and comments on the history of slavery and its legacy.

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Irregular (in-person or hybrid)

Prerequisites -
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Undergraduate standing

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Course History -
Approved for online delivery, effective fall 2025; Course Rotation updated 12/2022; New Course 5/2018, effective Fall 2018

African American Studies, Africology

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