Afro-American Studies 170 - Grassroot Exp Amer Lfe & Cul I

Fall
2026
01
4.00
Marisa Williams

TU TH 8:30AM 9:45AM

UMass Amherst
19967
New Africa House Room 21
marisawillia@umass.edu
This course combines instruction in research techniques in a variety of Humanistic and Social Science disciplines, and hands-on experience with those techniques, with substantive materials focusing on the long struggle of minority populations for full participation in American cultural and public life. (Gen. Ed. HS, DU)

What is the connection between art and activism? Who belongs to the grassroots in grassroots movements? And what does it mean for us today? Combining instruction in research techniques from a variety of Humanistic, Artistic, and Social Science disciplines with hands-on experience employing those techniques, this course explores the long struggle of minority populations for full participation in American cultural and public life and our place within it.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.