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BLAS 140B (50924)

HIST U.S./BLACK PERSPECTIVES2011 - FALL

INSTRUCTOR: DARIUS SPEARMAN

TELEPHONE: (619) 388-3187

E-MAIL VIA BLACKBOARD

OFFICE HOURS:MON & WED 9:30-11:00AM; TUE & THUR 11:05AM-12:35PM

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PPOINTMENT,

ROOM A-1(E)

CLASS MEETS: TTH, 9:35AM – 10:55AM

FROM 8/22/2011 TO 12/17/2011;

ROOM A215

ADVICE: English 51 and passing score on English 51 exit exam

THIS SYLLABUS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Students will be notified of syllabus changes during a regularly scheduled class. It will be the students’ responsibility toensure they possess the latest version of the class syllabus.

NOTE: Controversial subjects may be the topic of discussion or readings.

WHAT’S INSIDE:

REQUIRED TEXTS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2

COURSE DESCRIPTION & STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES.............................................................................................................. 2

COURSE REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................................................................................... 3

ATTENDANCE AND GRADING ..................................................................................................................................................... 4

HONEST ACADEMIC CONDUCT ................................................................................................................................................... 5

DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES (DSS) STATEMENT ........................................................................................................................ 6COURSE SCHEDULE .................................................................................................................................................................. 7

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REQUIRED TEXTS

1. Hine Darlene Clark, et.al., African Americans: A Concise History (Combined Edition 3/E), Prentice

Hall, 2009, ISBN: 01360027812. Horne, Gerald. Black and Brown: African Americans in the Mexican Revolution, NYU Press; ISBN:

0814736734

3. Taylor, Quintard. In Search of the Racial Frontier. W.W. Norton; ISBN: 039-3-31-8893

COURSE DESCRIPTION & STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

This course covers the history of the United States from Reconstruction to the present with emphasis on African

American experience and contributions. It focuses on political, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual

trends, the persistence of racism, and the struggle for full equality for all Americans. NOTE: The complete one-

year course of Black Studies 140A and 140B satisfies the graduation requirements in American institutions and

California state government.

Upon successful completion of the course the student will have gained experience in:

1. Analyze the politics of the post-Reconstruction period and discuss the Republican Party's abandonment

of African Americans.

2. Trace the origins of the "Jim Crow" system, identify its social, political, economic and legal componentsand discuss the system's impact on African Americans.

3. Discuss the cultural, economic, social, educational and political struggles and accomplishments during

the Jim Crow period and identify ideas, programs and tactics of key African American leaders.

4. Discuss the rise of the American Labor movement and illustrate how race affected the politics andeconomic achievements of the movement.

5. Analyze factors that account for the rise of "New Imperialism" and the world wide subjugation of nonwhite nations, and explain implications for African Americans and overall race relations in the UnitedStates.

6. Trace the origins of the Progressive movement, identify the movement's local, state, national, and racial

agenda, and analyze its political, social, and cultural impact on American life.

7. Analyze the causes of WWI, examine U.S. role in the war and discuss how African Americans weretreated, both at home and in the military during the war.

8. Identify the causes of the large scale migrations of Blacks from the South to Northern cities, assess the

impact of the migration, and describe the culture and political movements that emerged in the AfricanAmerican community as result of WWI and migrations.

9. Discuss the political, social, and economic developments between WWI and the Great Depression, and

explain how these developments affected U.S. foreign policy and contributed to social and racialconflict.

10. Analyze the causes of the Great Depression and its political and economic effect on American society,

and illustrate how the New Deal transformed American politics, in particular African American political

orientation.11. Identify the causes of WWII, describe the role and treatment of Blacks during the war, and explain how

the war transformed the nature of Black struggle for freedom.

12. Discuss the origins of the Cold War, and analyze its impact on American foreign policy and on Black struggles for freedom.

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13. Discuss the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970's, identify key leaders and

organizations involved, and explain the movements effect on other social, economic and political reform

movements of the period.

14. Summarize the accomplishments of African Americans as a result of the Civil Rights movement andassess the problems that were never resolved by Civil Rights laws.

15. Discuss the rise of Black militancy in the sixties and seventies, analyze the concept of Black Power and

identify the goals of Black Nationalists.16. Discuss social, political and economic developments between 1980 and the present, and analyze their

impact on society in general and on African Americans in particular.

17. Describe the nature of California government focusing on the principles and processes of California

constitution, explain the relationship between state and local government, and analyze how social,political, legal and economic developments have affected African Americans.

18. Interpret, analyze, evaluate, and synthesize primary and secondary reading assignments, and write

essays that are clear and coherent, on important historical questions and issues.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

This is a web enhanced course. We have created an online companion to this course that will allow you tocommunicate with your online community and access useful tools. After the first week of class you will be

automatically enrolled in the Blackboard community. To log on:

Login URL: http://online.sdccd.edu

Username: CSID number

Password = 8 digit birthdate: (mmddyyyy)

5 Response Papers (50 points each)Write a 500-700 word typed paper on a prompt to be determined in class. To adequately address each

question, we would suggest a minimum of 3 main points explored in a fair amount of detail. The assignedreadings should be sufficient to adequately address the topic, and should be the only materials referenced in

your essays. DO NOT CITE FROM OUTSIDE SOURCES.

Key points must be supported and cited with evidence from the required readings. You MUST cite from at

least two sources per paper – i.e. (Author, p. 10). Allow the material to speak to you and for you. Doing soshould also permit you to be creative in how you piece the material together. Be SPECIFIC in your answer

Eliminate the following words from your vocabulary: “this,” “these,” “that,” “they,” “its.”

Please see the Response Paper Grading Rubric for specific details on how you will be assessed for this

assignment.

Weekly Reading Journal (100 points)To prepare you for class discussion, each week you will be expected to come to class with your own

“Talking Points” on the reading. 5-7 sentences should be adequate. Your thoughts and questions should

demonstrate some degree of reflection on the material and should be intended to stimulate discussion, such

as, “The author makes an interesting point on page …” NOT “In what year did the Reconstruction end?” Besure to cite a page reference with each point.

Your “Talking Points” or journal will be turned on the due date for that week’s reading assignments.Journals MUST be typed. Handwritten journals will not be accepted.

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Class Discussion/Participation (50 Points)Much time will be spent in class for active discussion of the reading. Your attendance and participation in

the discussion section, your ability to answer questions, and to initiate dialogue based on the required

readings, will be graded. Each student is expected to have read the assignments and have given them carefulthought. In class discussion will be based in part on a random check of preparedness. When asked “Whatshould we be talking about today?” Your response should be along the lines of “The author makes an

interesting statement on page …” NOT “Chapter 4.” Additionally, group work will be factored into yourclass discussion grade.

Honors Option (100 Points)*

Write a 7-10 page research paper on the topic of your choice. Your paper should include no less than fourprint sources such as books or scholarly journals – no more than two of those sources may be from texts

used in the classroom. Please discuss and clear your topic with me by September 22, 2011.

Computer Skills AdvisoryEnter level of computer skills expected or types of assignments requiring computer skills. (In most college

courses students are expected to have a basic familiarity with computer terms and use: word processingdocument manipulation, spreadsheets, email, and online services. These skills can be learned at any of the

colleges or Continuing Education.)

ATTENDANCE AND GRADING

Attendance Requirements

Active participation in the class requires that you be present. Students are expected to attend every classmeeting, arrive on time, and stay throughout the class period. Class will be in session and the classroom

door will be closed within ten (10) minutes of the scheduled start time. You may not enter the classroom

once class is in session and anyone not seated at that time will be considered absent . Students may be

dropped after four (4) unexcused absences OR after having missed four (4) assignments. Unexcusedabsences are at my discretion, so please keep me informed of any issues as they arise and allow me to help

you work through them.

It is the student’s responsibility to drop all classes in which (s)he is no longer attending.

Deadline to drop classes with no “W” recorded is 9/6/2011.

Withdrawal deadline is 10/28/2011. No drops may be accepted after this date. Students who

remain enrolled in a class beyond the published withdrawal deadline, as stated in the class

schedule, will receive an evaluative letter grade in this class.

Grading will be on a point scale and will be assigned as follows:

REGULAR SCALE HONORS OPTION*

A = 400-360 Points A = 500-450 PointsB = 359-320 Points B = 449-400 Points

C = 319-280 Points C = 399-350 Points

D = 279-240 Points D = 349-300 PointsF < 240 Points F < 300 Points

*Please contact the Honors Department for details in room A1-N (619) 388-3512, or http://www.sdcity.edu/honors/.

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Points for individual assignments will be broken down as follows:

Response Papers: 250 points

Weekly Reading Journals: 100 points In-Class Discussion/Participation: 50 points

Optional Honors Paper: 100*

Credit/No Credit

Beginning Fall 2009, the title “credit/no credit” will change to “pass/no pass” in accordance with Title 5section 55022.

All assignments are considered due at the BEGINNING of the class period of the due date:

LATE WORK WILL BE FORGIVEN ONCE (FOR ANY REASON) – AFTER THAT NO LATE WORK WILL BE

ACCEPTED**

HONEST ACADEMIC CONDUCT

Students are expected to be honest and ethical at all times in their pursuit of academic goals. Students who

are found in violation of district Procedure 3100.3, Honest Academic Conduct, will receive a zero (0) grade

on the assignment in question with no opportunity to make up the grade. Additionally students may bereferred for disciplinary action in accordance with Procedure 3100.2, Student Disciplinary Procedures. This

policy applies to all work submitted in class or online including, but not limited to, emails, discussion

postings, assignments, essays, and exams.

*Please contact the Honors Department for details in room A1-N (619) 388-3512, or http://www.sdcity.edu/honors/.

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DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES (DSS) STATEMENT

Please meet with me to discuss any academic accommodations that may be necessary for students with

disabilities. An alternate from of this syllabus and other class handouts is available upon request. Furtheraccommodations can be made upon arrangement with myself and the Department of Disability Support

Programs and Services (DSPS), Room A-115 (619) 388-3513

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COURSESCHEDULE

UNIT 1: THE UNFINISHED REVOLUTION (3 WEEKS) WEEK DATE TOPIC ASSIGNMENT

Week 1 Aug 23

Aug 25

Intro

Blackboard Demo Hine, CH 13

Week 2 Aug 30

Sep 1

The Unfinished Revolution, 1860-1896

Hine, CH 14

Week 3 Sep 6

Sep 8

Assessment of Reconstruction

THE UNFINISHED REVOLUTION, 1860-1896* Taylor, CH 4-5

UNIT 2: BUILDING AN EMPIRE (3 WEEKS) Week 4 Sep 13

Sep 15

Savage Acts: Wars, Fairs, and Empire

Blacks and Manifest Destiny Horne, CH 2-4

Response Paper 1 Due

Week 5 Sep 20

Sep 22

The Cry Was Unity (Part 1)

Hine, CH 15

Week 6 Sep 27

Sep 29

Video: Discharged Without Honor

Horne, CH 5-7

UNIT 3: THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE –WWII (3 WEEKS) Week 7 Oct 4

Oct 6

The Harlem Renaissance – WWII (1920-1940) Hine, CH 17


Week 8 Oct 11

Oct 13

The Cry Was Unity (Part 2)

Hine, CH 18

Week 9 Oct 18

Oct 20

Scottsboro: An American Tragedy Hine, CH 19

Taylor, CH 8

UNIT 4: CIVIL RIGHTS (4 WEEKS) Week 10 Oct 25

Oct 27The Second Gold Rush Taylor, CH 9


Week 11 Nov 1

Nov 3

Video, Eyes on the Prize: Awakenings

Hine, CH 20

Week 12 Nov 8

Nov 10

Video, Eyes on the Prize: The Time Has Come

Video, Eyes on the Prize: The Time Has Come (Cont.) Hine, CH 21

Week 13 Nov 15

Nov 17

Video, Eyes on the Prize: A Nation of Law?

Hine, CH 22

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Week 14 Nov22-24 ** Thanksgiving Holiday** UNIT 5: COMPLETING THE REVOLUTION (3 WEEKS)

Week 15 Nov 29

Dec 1Video, The Bastards of the Party Taylor, CH 10 &

Conclusion

Week 16 Dec 6

Dec 8

Race vs. Gender: Femiphobia and Homophobia

Hine, CH 23

Week 17 Dec 13

Dec 15

Black Politics, White Backlash Hine, CH 24


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