Critical Social Inquiry 0145 - Blk Women's Intellectual Hist.

This class will explore the history of African American women's contribution to Black politics and intellectualism. The course will begin in the late eighteenth century with early Black writers including Phyllis Wheatley and conclude in the late nineteenth century with the activism and journalism of Ida B. Wells. Although the development of Black thought is sometimes characterized as dominated by Black male writers, this class will highlight the unique and integral perspective African American women have brought to the field as writers, activists, and educators.

Culture, Humanities, and Languages Independent Work Multiple Cultural Perspectives Writing and Research Students are expected to spend at least six to eight hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time.